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| Attribute | Jalapeño – Yellow Remove |
Shishito Pepper
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Jimmy Nardello Remove |
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| Scoville range | 2,500 – 8,000 SHU Mild |
50 – 200 SHU Mild |
500 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Mexico | Japan | Italy/USA |
| Ripe color | Yellow | Green | Red |
| Pod size | 2-3 inches | 3-4 inches | 8-10 inches |
| Flavor profile | Bright, fruity with jalapeño heat | Sweet, slightly smoky, occasional mild heat | Sweet |
| Culinary uses | Fresh salsas, pickling, stuffing, colorful dishes | Blistered with sea salt, tempura-fried, stir-fries | Italian sweet frying, heirloom |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 75-85 days | 60-70 days | 80-90 days |
| Plant height | 24-36 inches | 24-36 inches | 24-30 inches |
| Community rating | — | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.