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Attribute Bell Pepper – Red Remove Corno di Toro Remove Banana Pepper Remove
Scoville range Not recorded 500 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Central America Italy South America
Ripe color Red Red or Yellow Yellow to Red
Pod size 4-6 inches 8-10 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile Sweet, fruity, crisp with no heat Sweet, fruity, minimal heat Mildly tangy and sweet
Culinary uses Raw in salads, roasted, stuffed, grilled, stir-fries Roasting, frying, Italian cuisine Pickled for sandwiches and pizzas, stuffed, salads
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 75-90 days 70-80 days 65-75 days
Plant height 18-24 inches 24-30 inches 16-24 inches
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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.