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| Attribute | Chimayo Remove | NuMex Piñata Remove |
Banana Pepper
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|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 4,000 – 6,000 SHU Mild |
3,000 – 5,000 SHU Mild |
500 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | New Mexico, USA (Chimayo) | New Mexico, USA | South America |
| Ripe color | Red | Yellow streaked with Red | Yellow to Red |
| Pod size | 4-6 inches | 3-4 inches | 4-6 inches |
| Flavor profile | Mild to medium heat | Mild to medium heat | Mildly tangy and sweet |
| Culinary uses | Traditional Northern New Mexico cuisine | Festive streaked appearance | Pickled for sandwiches and pizzas, stuffed, salads |
| Growing difficulty | Moderate | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 80-90 days | 75-85 days | 65-75 days |
| Plant height | 24-30 inches | 24-30 inches | 16-24 inches |
| Community rating | — | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.