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Attribute Mushroom Pepper Remove Mariachi Pepper Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 7,000 SHU
Mild
3,000 – 5,000 SHU
Mild
Species — Capsicum annuum
Origin — Mexico
Ripe color — Yellow to Red
Pod size — 5-7 inches
Flavor profile — Mild heat with sweet flavor
Culinary uses — Stuffing, roasting, fresh eating
Growing difficulty — Easy
Days to harvest — 65-75 days
Plant height — 18-24 inches
Community rating — —

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