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Attribute Carolina Black Garlic Pepper Remove Chilhuacle Negro Remove Pasilla Pepper Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 10,000 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Oaxaca, Mexico Mexico
Ripe color Black-Brown Dark Brown (dried)
Pod size 3-4 inches 6-8 inches
Flavor profile Very mild Notes of cocoa, raisins, herbs
Culinary uses Oaxacan mole negro Mole sauces, enchilada sauce, Mexican cooking
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 90-100 days 80-90 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-36 inches
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