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Attribute Czech Black Remove Banana Pepper Remove Cubanelle Pepper Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
100 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Czech Republic South America Cuba
Ripe color Purple-Black to Red Yellow to Red Yellow-Green to Red
Pod size 3-4 inches 4-6 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile Mild to moderate heat Mildly tangy and sweet Sweet, mild with slight tang
Culinary uses Purple Czech variety Pickled for sandwiches and pizzas, stuffed, salads Frying, stuffing, sofrito, roasting, Cuban dishes
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 65-75 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 16-24 inches 24-30 inches
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