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Attribute Gochu Remove Hungarian Wax Remove Numex Sandia Remove
Scoville range 1,500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 7,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Korea Hungary New Mexico, USA
Ripe color Green to Red Yellow to Red Red
Pod size 3-4 inches 6-8 inches 6-8 inches
Flavor profile Mild with sweet flavor Mild to medium heat Hot New Mexico flavor
Culinary uses Korean gochugaru (pepper flakes), kimchi Pickling, Hungarian cuisine Red chile sauce, ristras
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Days to harvest 75-85 days 70-80 days 75-85 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 18-24 inches 24-30 inches
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