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Attribute Jimmy Red Remove Cascabel Pepper Remove Jimmy Nardello Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
1,500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin South Carolina, USA Mexico Italy/USA
Ripe color Red Red (dried) Red
Pod size 6-8 inches 1-2 inches round 8-10 inches
Flavor profile Mild heat, complex flavor Mild with nutty flavor Sweet
Culinary uses Southern cuisine, bourbon whiskey flavoring Mexican salsas, stews, rattle sound when shaken Italian sweet frying, heirloom
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Days to harvest 85-95 days 80-90 days 80-90 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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