Datil

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Dátil; PI 281435; Datil Yellow; Datil SweetEdit
C-H-Y-7-013
C. chinense
100,000 - 300,000
Very Hot (100,001–500,000 SHU)
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A C. chinense variety deeply associated with St. Augustine, Florida, where it's been grown since at least the 1880s. The story goes that Minorcan settlers brought it from the Mediterranean, though it's genetically chinense (South American origin). The local Minorcan community built an entire condiment culture around it. Sweet, fruity heat around 100,000–300,000 SHU. Also listed as Datil Yellow. Sweet/mild selection.

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