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| Attribute | NuMex Lemon Spice Remove |
Jalapeño
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Pepperoncini
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| Scoville range | 500 – 2,500 SHU Mild |
2,500 – 8,000 SHU Mild |
100 – 500 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | New Mexico, USA | Mexico (Veracruz) | Greece/Italy |
| Ripe color | Yellow | Green to Red | Yellow-Green |
| Pod size | 3-4 inches | 2-3 inches | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | Mild with lemon notes | Bright, grassy with moderate heat | Mild, tangy |
| Culinary uses | Mild jalapeño with citrus | Salsas, nachos, poppers, pickling, hot sauces | Greek/Italian pickling, sandwiches |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 70-80 days | 70-80 days | 70-80 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.