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Attribute Hungarian Sweet Wax Remove Numex Twilight Pepper Remove Shishito Pepper Remove
Scoville range 500 SHU
Mild
500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
50 – 200 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum — Capsicum annuum
Origin Hungary — Japan
Ripe color Yellow — Green
Pod size 6-8 inches — 3-4 inches
Flavor profile Sweet with minimal heat — Sweet, slightly smoky, occasional mild heat
Culinary uses Pickling, fresh eating — Blistered with sea salt, tempura-fried, stir-fries
Growing difficulty Easy — Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days — 60-70 days
Plant height 18-24 inches — 24-36 inches
Community rating — — —

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