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Attribute Early Jalapeño Remove Czech Black Remove Friggitello Remove
Scoville range 2,500 – 5,000 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin USA (hybrid) Czech Republic Italy
Ripe color Green to Red Purple-Black to Red Green
Pod size 2-3 inches 3-4 inches 3-4 inches
Flavor profile Mild to medium heat Mild to moderate heat Sweet, mild
Culinary uses Early season jalapeños Purple Czech variety Italian frying pepper
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 60-70 days 70-80 days 65-75 days
Plant height 20-28 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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