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Attribute Chilhuacle Rojo Remove Piquillo Pepper Remove NuMex Big Jim Remove
Scoville range 1,000 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 2,000 SHU
Mild
500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum — Capsicum annuum
Origin Oaxaca, Mexico — New Mexico, USA
Ripe color Red-Brown — Green to Red
Pod size 3-4 inches — 8-12 inches
Flavor profile Very mild — Mild New Mexico flavor
Culinary uses Oaxacan mole rojo — World's largest - roasting, stuffing
Growing difficulty Moderate — Easy
Days to harvest 90-100 days — 75-85 days
Plant height 24-30 inches — 24-30 inches
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