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| Attribute | Elephant’s Ear Remove | Mulato Pepper Remove | Cascabel Pepper Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 5,000 – 15,000 SHU Mild |
2,500 – 3,000 SHU Mild |
1,500 – 2,500 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Eastern Europe | Mexico | Mexico |
| Ripe color | Red | Dark Brown (dried) | Red (dried) |
| Pod size | 8-12 inches (wide) | 4-5 inches | 1-2 inches round |
| Flavor profile | Mild to medium heat | Chocolate, licorice, cherry notes | Mild with nutty flavor |
| Culinary uses | Stuffing, roasting, European cuisine | Mole poblano, complex sauces | Mexican salsas, stews, rattle sound when shaken |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Moderate | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 80-90 days | 85-95 days | 80-90 days |
| Plant height | 24-30 inches | 24-30 inches | 24-30 inches |
| Community rating | — | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.