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Attribute Jalapeño – Purple Remove Jalapeño Remove Chilhuacle Negro Remove
Scoville range 2,500 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
2,500 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin USA (cultivated) Mexico (Veracruz) Oaxaca, Mexico
Ripe color Purple to Red Green to Red Black-Brown
Pod size 2-3 inches 2-3 inches 3-4 inches
Flavor profile Same as green jalapeño with slight sweetness Bright, grassy with moderate heat Very mild
Culinary uses Decorative, salsas, pickling, stuffing Salsas, nachos, poppers, pickling, hot sauces Oaxacan mole negro
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Days to harvest 70-80 days 70-80 days 90-100 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 24-36 inches 24-30 inches
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