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Attribute Bell Pepper – Purple Remove Cayenne Large Thick Remove Filius Blue Pepper Remove
Scoville range Not recorded Not recorded 30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum —
Origin Netherlands — —
Ripe color Dark Purple — —
Pod size 3-5 inches — —
Flavor profile Slightly bitter raw, sweet when cooked — —
Culinary uses Best roasted or grilled, raw for dramatic color — —
Growing difficulty Moderate — —
Days to harvest 70-80 days — —
Plant height 18-24 inches — —
Community rating — — —

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