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Attribute Jalapeño – Purple Remove Numex Sandia Remove Pepperoncini Remove
Scoville range 2,500 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 7,000 SHU
Mild
100 – 500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin USA (cultivated) New Mexico, USA Greece/Italy
Ripe color Purple to Red Red Yellow-Green
Pod size 2-3 inches 6-8 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Same as green jalapeño with slight sweetness Hot New Mexico flavor Mild, tangy
Culinary uses Decorative, salsas, pickling, stuffing Red chile sauce, ristras Greek/Italian pickling, sandwiches
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 75-85 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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