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Attribute Friggitello Remove Rezha Macedonian Remove Jalapeño Remove
Scoville range 500 SHU
Mild
3,000 – 6,000 SHU
Mild
2,500 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Italy Macedonia Mexico (Veracruz)
Ripe color Green Red Green to Red
Pod size 3-4 inches 6-8 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Sweet, mild Mild to medium heat Bright, grassy with moderate heat
Culinary uses Italian frying pepper Balkan cuisine, roasting Salsas, nachos, poppers, pickling, hot sauces
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 65-75 days 75-85 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches 24-36 inches
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