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| Attribute | Gochu Remove | NuMex Lemon Spice Remove |
Shishito Pepper
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|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 1,500 – 2,500 SHU Mild |
500 – 2,500 SHU Mild |
50 – 200 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Korea | New Mexico, USA | Japan |
| Ripe color | Green to Red | Yellow | Green |
| Pod size | 3-4 inches | 3-4 inches | 3-4 inches |
| Flavor profile | Mild with sweet flavor | Mild with lemon notes | Sweet, slightly smoky, occasional mild heat |
| Culinary uses | Korean gochugaru (pepper flakes), kimchi | Mild jalapeño with citrus | Blistered with sea salt, tempura-fried, stir-fries |
| Growing difficulty | Moderate | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 75-85 days | 70-80 days | 60-70 days |
| Plant height | 24-30 inches | 24-30 inches | 24-36 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.