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Attribute Cascabel Pepper Remove Hungarian Wax Remove Numex Sandia Remove
Scoville range 1,500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 7,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Mexico Hungary New Mexico, USA
Ripe color Red (dried) Yellow to Red Red
Pod size 1-2 inches round 6-8 inches 6-8 inches
Flavor profile Mild with nutty flavor Mild to medium heat Hot New Mexico flavor
Culinary uses Mexican salsas, stews, rattle sound when shaken Pickling, Hungarian cuisine Red chile sauce, ristras
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 80-90 days 70-80 days 75-85 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 18-24 inches 24-30 inches
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