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| Attribute | NuMex Memorial Day Remove | Cascabel Pepper Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 5,000 – 8,000 SHU Mild |
1,500 – 2,500 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | New Mexico, USA | Mexico |
| Ripe color | Purple to Red and White | Red (dried) |
| Pod size | 2-3 inches | 1-2 inches round |
| Flavor profile | Medium heat | Mild with nutty flavor |
| Culinary uses | Patriotic colors, Memorial Day | Mexican salsas, stews, rattle sound when shaken |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 70-80 days | 80-90 days |
| Plant height | 18-24 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.