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Attribute Corno di Capra Remove Cascabel Pepper Remove
Scoville range 500 – 5,000 SHU
Mild
1,500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Italy Mexico
Ripe color Red Red (dried)
Pod size 6-8 inches 1-2 inches round
Flavor profile Mild heat Mild with nutty flavor
Culinary uses Goat's horn Italian variety Mexican salsas, stews, rattle sound when shaken
Growing difficulty Easy Easy
Days to harvest 75-85 days 80-90 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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