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Attribute Mama Mia Giallo Remove Pimento Pepper Remove Numex Sandia Remove
Scoville range 100 SHU
Mild
100 – 500 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 7,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Italy Spain New Mexico, USA
Ripe color Yellow Deep Red Red
Pod size 6-8 inches 3-4 inches 6-8 inches
Flavor profile Sweet, tangy, no heat Sweet, aromatic with slight tang Hot New Mexico flavor
Culinary uses Italian frying, roasting Stuffing olives, pimento cheese, roasting, spreads Red chile sauce, ristras
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 70-80 days 75-85 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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