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Attribute Cubanelle Pepper Remove Jimmy Nardello Remove
Scoville range 100 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Cuba Italy/USA
Ripe color Yellow-Green to Red Red
Pod size 4-6 inches 8-10 inches
Flavor profile Sweet, mild with slight tang Sweet
Culinary uses Frying, stuffing, sofrito, roasting, Cuban dishes Italian sweet frying, heirloom
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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