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Attribute NuMex Christmas Remove Czech Black Remove Friggitello Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin New Mexico, USA Czech Republic Italy
Ripe color Green and Red Purple-Black to Red Green
Pod size 2-3 inches 3-4 inches 3-4 inches
Flavor profile Medium heat Mild to moderate heat Sweet, mild
Culinary uses Christmas bicolor, festive Purple Czech variety Italian frying pepper
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 75-85 days 70-80 days 65-75 days
Plant height 18-24 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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