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Attribute Chipotle (Smoked Jalapeño) Remove Hungarian Wax Remove Purple Jalapeño Remove
Scoville range 2,500 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
2,500 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Mexico Hungary Mexico
Ripe color Brown (dried and smoked) Yellow to Red Purple to Red
Pod size 2-3 inches 6-8 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Deep smoky with sweet undertones Mild to medium heat Mild to medium heat
Culinary uses Adobo sauce, BBQ sauces, marinades, soups Pickling, Hungarian cuisine Unique colored jalapeño
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days then smoked 70-80 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 18-24 inches 24-30 inches
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