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| Attribute | Hot Cherry Remove | Cascabel Pepper Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 3,500 – 5,000 SHU Mild |
1,500 – 2,500 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | USA | Mexico |
| Ripe color | Red | Red (dried) |
| Pod size | 1-2 inches round | 1-2 inches round |
| Flavor profile | Medium heat | Mild with nutty flavor |
| Culinary uses | Pickling, fresh eating | Mexican salsas, stews, rattle sound when shaken |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 70-80 days | 80-90 days |
| Plant height | 18-24 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.