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| Attribute | Jimmy Red Remove |
NuMex Big Jim
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Shishito Pepper
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| Scoville range | 5,000 – 15,000 SHU Mild |
500 – 2,500 SHU Mild |
50 – 200 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | South Carolina, USA | New Mexico, USA | Japan |
| Ripe color | Red | Green to Red | Green |
| Pod size | 6-8 inches | 8-12 inches | 3-4 inches |
| Flavor profile | Mild heat, complex flavor | Mild New Mexico flavor | Sweet, slightly smoky, occasional mild heat |
| Culinary uses | Southern cuisine, bourbon whiskey flavoring | World's largest - roasting, stuffing | Blistered with sea salt, tempura-fried, stir-fries |
| Growing difficulty | Moderate | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 85-95 days | 75-85 days | 60-70 days |
| Plant height | 24-30 inches | 24-30 inches | 24-36 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.