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Attribute NuMex Eclipse Remove Cayenne – Purple Remove Peter Pepper Remove
Scoville range Not recorded 30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 23,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin — USA (cultivated) Texas, USA
Ripe color — Purple to Red Red
Pod size — 4-6 inches 3-4 inches
Flavor profile — Cayenne heat with slight sweetness Mild to moderate heat
Culinary uses — Decorative, powder, hot sauces Novelty, pickling, salsa
Growing difficulty — Easy Easy
Days to harvest — 70-80 days 75-85 days
Plant height — 24-36 inches 18-24 inches
Community rating — — —

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