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Attribute Beaver Dam Remove Friggitello Remove Chilhuacle Negro Remove
Scoville range 500 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Wisconsin, USA Italy Oaxaca, Mexico
Ripe color Red Green Black-Brown
Pod size 6-8 inches 3-4 inches 3-4 inches
Flavor profile Sweet with minimal heat Sweet, mild Very mild
Culinary uses Hungarian-style pickles, frying Italian frying pepper Oaxacan mole negro
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Days to harvest 70-80 days 65-75 days 90-100 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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