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| Attribute | Bell Pepper – Red Remove |
Banana Pepper
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|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | Not recorded | 500 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Central America | South America |
| Ripe color | Red | Yellow to Red |
| Pod size | 4-6 inches | 4-6 inches |
| Flavor profile | Sweet, fruity, crisp with no heat | Mildly tangy and sweet |
| Culinary uses | Raw in salads, roasted, stuffed, grilled, stir-fries | Pickled for sandwiches and pizzas, stuffed, salads |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 75-90 days | 65-75 days |
| Plant height | 18-24 inches | 16-24 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.