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| Attribute | Mariachi Pepper Remove |
Fresno Pepper
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Banana Pepper
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| Scoville range | 3,000 – 5,000 SHU Mild |
2,500 – 10,000 SHU Mild |
500 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Mexico | Fresno, California, USA | South America |
| Ripe color | Yellow to Red | Green to Red | Yellow to Red |
| Pod size | 5-7 inches | 2-3 inches | 4-6 inches |
| Flavor profile | Mild heat with sweet flavor | Fruity, slightly smoky with moderate heat | Mildly tangy and sweet |
| Culinary uses | Stuffing, roasting, fresh eating | Salsas, hot sauces, ceviche, jalapeño substitute | Pickled for sandwiches and pizzas, stuffed, salads |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 65-75 days | 70-80 days | 65-75 days |
| Plant height | 18-24 inches | 24-30 inches | 16-24 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.