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Pepper profile

Cyklon

Origin
Poland
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
3-4 inches

Scoville heat range

5,000 – 15,000 SHU

Mild heat level

About Cyklon

Cyklon is Polish pepper for pickling. Rating 5,000-15,000 SHU offers moderate heat. Essential for Polish pickled peppers. The flavor is excellent for preserving. Important in Polish cuisine. Very productive plants. Used primarily pickled. The moderate heat is traditional. Shows Polish pepper tradition. Regional Eastern European variety.

Flavor profile

Mild to moderate heat

In the kitchen

Polish pickling pepper

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
70-80 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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