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Attribute Jimmy Red Remove Jimmy Nardello Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin South Carolina, USA Italy/USA
Ripe color Red Red
Pod size 6-8 inches 8-10 inches
Flavor profile Mild heat, complex flavor Sweet
Culinary uses Southern cuisine, bourbon whiskey flavoring Italian sweet frying, heirloom
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy
Days to harvest 85-95 days 80-90 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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