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Attribute Hungarian Wax Pepper Remove Purple Jalapeño Remove Puya Pepper Remove
Scoville range 1,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
2,500 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Hungary Mexico Mexico
Ripe color Yellow to Red Purple to Red Red
Pod size 4-6 inches 2-3 inches 4-5 inches
Flavor profile Tangy, slightly sweet with moderate heat Mild to medium heat Moderate heat, fruity
Culinary uses Pickled, fresh in salads, stuffed, Hungarian dishes Unique colored jalapeño Mexican sauces, substitute for guajillo
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 65-75 days 70-80 days 80-90 days
Plant height 18-24 inches 24-30 inches 24-36 inches
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