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Attribute NuMex Memorial Day Remove Mulato Pepper Remove Cascabel Pepper Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
2,500 – 3,000 SHU
Mild
1,500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin New Mexico, USA Mexico Mexico
Ripe color Purple to Red and White Dark Brown (dried) Red (dried)
Pod size 2-3 inches 4-5 inches 1-2 inches round
Flavor profile Medium heat Chocolate, licorice, cherry notes Mild with nutty flavor
Culinary uses Patriotic colors, Memorial Day Mole poblano, complex sauces Mexican salsas, stews, rattle sound when shaken
Growing difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 85-95 days 80-90 days
Plant height 18-24 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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