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Attribute Kashmiri Mirch Pepper Remove Pimento Pepper Remove Cascabel Pepper Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 10,000 SHU
Mild
100 – 500 SHU
Mild
1,500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species — Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin — Spain Mexico
Ripe color — Deep Red Red (dried)
Pod size — 3-4 inches 1-2 inches round
Flavor profile — Sweet, aromatic with slight tang Mild with nutty flavor
Culinary uses — Stuffing olives, pimento cheese, roasting, spreads Mexican salsas, stews, rattle sound when shaken
Growing difficulty — Easy Easy
Days to harvest — 70-80 days 80-90 days
Plant height — 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
Community rating — — —

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