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Attribute Bull Nose Remove Pasilla Pepper Remove Numex Twilight Pepper Remove
Scoville range 500 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum —
Origin USA (heirloom) Mexico —
Ripe color Red Dark Brown (dried) —
Pod size 4-5 inches 6-8 inches —
Flavor profile Sweet with minimal heat Notes of cocoa, raisins, herbs —
Culinary uses Historic variety, roasting, stuffing Mole sauces, enchilada sauce, Mexican cooking —
Growing difficulty Easy Moderate —
Days to harvest 70-80 days 80-90 days —
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-36 inches —
Community rating — — —

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