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Hungarian Wax
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Purple Jalapeño
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| Scoville range | 1,000 – 15,000 SHU Mild |
2,500 – 8,000 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Hungary | Mexico |
| Ripe color | Yellow to Red | Purple to Red |
| Pod size | 6-8 inches | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | Mild to medium heat | Mild to medium heat |
| Culinary uses | Pickling, Hungarian cuisine | Unique colored jalapeño |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 70-80 days | 70-80 days |
| Plant height | 18-24 inches | 24-30 inches |
| Community rating | — | — |
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