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Attribute Guajillo Pepper Remove Hungarian Wax Remove Shishito Pepper Remove
Scoville range 2,500 – 5,000 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
50 – 200 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Mexico Hungary Japan
Ripe color Deep Red (dried) Yellow to Red Green
Pod size 4-6 inches 6-8 inches 3-4 inches
Flavor profile Fruity, tangy, slightly smoky Mild to medium heat Sweet, slightly smoky, occasional mild heat
Culinary uses Sauces, moles, adobos, enchilada sauce Pickling, Hungarian cuisine Blistered with sea salt, tempura-fried, stir-fries
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 80-90 days 70-80 days 60-70 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 18-24 inches 24-36 inches
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