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Attribute Banana Pepper Remove Yellow Hungarian Wax Pepper Remove
Scoville range 500 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum —
Origin South America —
Ripe color Yellow to Red —
Pod size 4-6 inches —
Flavor profile Mildly tangy and sweet —
Culinary uses Pickled for sandwiches and pizzas, stuffed, salads —
Growing difficulty Easy —
Days to harvest 65-75 days —
Plant height 16-24 inches —
Community rating — —

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