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Attribute Bell Pepper – Orange Remove Mulato Pepper Remove Piment d’Espelette Pepper Remove
Scoville range Not recorded 2,500 – 3,000 SHU
Mild
1,500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum —
Origin Central America Mexico —
Ripe color Orange Dark Brown (dried) —
Pod size 4-6 inches 4-5 inches —
Flavor profile Sweet, fruity, slightly tangy Chocolate, licorice, cherry notes —
Culinary uses Raw eating, salads, roasting, stuffing Mole poblano, complex sauces —
Growing difficulty Easy Moderate —
Days to harvest 70-85 days 85-95 days —
Plant height 18-24 inches 24-30 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.