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| Attribute | Mesilla Remove |
Shishito Pepper
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NuMex Piñata Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 2,000 – 4,000 SHU Mild |
50 – 200 SHU Mild |
3,000 – 5,000 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | New Mexico, USA | Japan | New Mexico, USA |
| Ripe color | Green to Red | Green | Yellow streaked with Red |
| Pod size | 6-8 inches | 3-4 inches | 3-4 inches |
| Flavor profile | Mild with sweet flavor | Sweet, slightly smoky, occasional mild heat | Mild to medium heat |
| Culinary uses | New Mexico green chile | Blistered with sea salt, tempura-fried, stir-fries | Festive streaked appearance |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 75-85 days | 60-70 days | 75-85 days |
| Plant height | 24-30 inches | 24-36 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.