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Attribute Cubanelle Remove Cubanelle Pepper Remove
Scoville range 100 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
100 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Cuba/Italy Cuba
Ripe color Yellow-Green to Red Yellow-Green to Red
Pod size 5-7 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile Mild, sweet Sweet, mild with slight tang
Culinary uses Frying, Italian-Cuban cuisine Frying, stuffing, sofrito, roasting, Cuban dishes
Growing difficulty Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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