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Attribute Craig’s Grande Jalapeño Remove Chilhuacle Negro Remove Hungarian Wax Remove
Scoville range 6,000 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin USA (selection) Oaxaca, Mexico Hungary
Ripe color Green to Red Black-Brown Yellow to Red
Pod size 3-4 inches 3-4 inches 6-8 inches
Flavor profile Medium jalapeño heat Very mild Mild to medium heat
Culinary uses Extra-large jalapeños, stuffing Oaxacan mole negro Pickling, Hungarian cuisine
Growing difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 90-100 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 24-30 inches 18-24 inches
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