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Attribute Jalapeño Remove Hungarian Wax Remove
Scoville range 2,500 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Mexico (Veracruz) Hungary
Ripe color Green to Red Yellow to Red
Pod size 2-3 inches 6-8 inches
Flavor profile Bright, grassy with moderate heat Mild to medium heat
Culinary uses Salsas, nachos, poppers, pickling, hot sauces Pickling, Hungarian cuisine
Growing difficulty Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 18-24 inches
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