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Attribute Numex Suave Orange Pepper Remove Friggitello Remove Numex Suave Orange Remove
Scoville range 700 – 900 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
800 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum chinense
Origin Italy New Mexico, USA
Ripe color Green Orange
Pod size 3-4 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Sweet, mild Habanero flavor, almost no heat
Culinary uses Italian frying pepper Habanero flavor without fire
Growing difficulty Easy Moderate
Days to harvest 65-75 days 95-105 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-36 inches
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