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Twelfth Fire Hot Pepper Co.

Vietnamese Tear Jerker - Hot Pepper Seeds

Vietnamese Tear Jerker - Hot Pepper Seeds

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Vietnamese Tear Jerker ( also Ot Hiem)
Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 50,000–100,000 SHU
Flavour Profile: Richly fruity with a notable citrus undertone; intense upfront heat that delivers a "tear jerker" experience. Often used in Vietnamese cuisine for its potent kick and aroma.
Origin: Vietnam. Rare outside its home country, originally brought to the US by refugees in the 1980s.
Species: Capsicum Annuum.
Plant Description: Plants are bushy and reach 24–36in (60–90cm) tall. Pods are slender, 1–1.25in long, turn green to green with black markings, then orange to red when mature. Heavy producer, green stems, green leaves, and white flowers.

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