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Attribute Lunchbox Red Remove Carolina Black Pearl Pepper Remove Fish Remove
Scoville range Not recorded 30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
5,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum — Capsicum annuum
Origin USA (hybrid) — Mid-Atlantic USA
Ripe color Red — Cream striped to Orange-Red
Pod size 3 inches — 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Sweet, snack-sized — Moderate heat
Culinary uses Fresh eating, lunch boxes, kids — Alternative name, African-American heirloom
Growing difficulty Easy — Moderate
Days to harvest 60-70 days — 80-90 days
Plant height 18-24 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.