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| Attribute | Apple Pepper Remove | Alma Paprika Remove | Puya Pepper Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 500 SHU Mild |
500 SHU Mild |
5,000 – 8,000 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Europe | Hungary | Mexico |
| Ripe color | Red | Red | Red |
| Pod size | 3-4 inches (round) | 2-3 inches (round) | 4-5 inches |
| Flavor profile | Sweet, fruity, minimal heat | Sweet, no heat | Moderate heat, fruity |
| Culinary uses | Stuffing, pickling, fresh use | Hungarian sweet paprika | Mexican sauces, substitute for guajillo |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 70-80 days | 80-90 days | 80-90 days |
| Plant height | 18-24 inches | 24-30 inches | 24-36 inches |
| Community rating | — | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.