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Attribute Chilhuacle Amarillo Remove Puya Pepper Remove Poblano Pepper Remove
Scoville range 1,000 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 2,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Oaxaca, Mexico Mexico Puebla, Mexico
Ripe color Yellow-Orange Red Dark Green to Red
Pod size 3-4 inches 4-5 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile Very mild Moderate heat, fruity Rich, earthy with mild heat
Culinary uses Oaxacan mole amarillo Mexican sauces, substitute for guajillo Chile rellenos, mole sauces, rajas, Mexican cuisine
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Days to harvest 90-100 days 80-90 days 65-80 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-36 inches 24-30 inches
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