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Attribute Cubanelle Pepper Remove Alma Paprika Remove
Scoville range 100 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Cuba Hungary
Ripe color Yellow-Green to Red Red
Pod size 4-6 inches 2-3 inches (round)
Flavor profile Sweet, mild with slight tang Sweet, no heat
Culinary uses Frying, stuffing, sofrito, roasting, Cuban dishes Hungarian sweet paprika
Growing difficulty Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 80-90 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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