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Attribute Hungarian Black Pepper Remove Rezha Macedonian Remove Purple Jalapeño Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 10,000 SHU
Mild
3,000 – 6,000 SHU
Mild
2,500 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Hungary Macedonia Mexico
Ripe color Purple-Black to Red Red Purple to Red
Pod size 3-4 inches 6-8 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Sweet with mild heat, paprika-like Mild to medium heat Mild to medium heat
Culinary uses Pickling, fresh use, ornamental Balkan cuisine, roasting Unique colored jalapeño
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 75-85 days 70-80 days
Plant height 18-24 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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