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Attribute Choricero Remove Alma Paprika Remove Pepperoncini Remove
Scoville range 500 – 1,500 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
100 – 500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Spain (Basque) Hungary Greece/Italy
Ripe color Red Red Yellow-Green
Pod size 3-4 inches 2-3 inches (round) 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Mild, sweet Sweet, no heat Mild, tangy
Culinary uses Basque chorizo, traditional dishes Hungarian sweet paprika Greek/Italian pickling, sandwiches
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Days to harvest 85-95 days 80-90 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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