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Attribute Chilhuacle Negro Remove Pimento Pepper Remove Puya Pepper Remove
Scoville range 1,000 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
100 – 500 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Oaxaca, Mexico Spain Mexico
Ripe color Black-Brown Deep Red Red
Pod size 3-4 inches 3-4 inches 4-5 inches
Flavor profile Very mild Sweet, aromatic with slight tang Moderate heat, fruity
Culinary uses Oaxacan mole negro Stuffing olives, pimento cheese, roasting, spreads Mexican sauces, substitute for guajillo
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Days to harvest 90-100 days 70-80 days 80-90 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches 24-36 inches
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