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Attribute Numex Suave Orange Pepper Remove Numex Suave Orange Remove Cascabel Pepper Remove
Scoville range 700 – 900 SHU
Mild
800 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
1,500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species — Capsicum chinense Capsicum annuum
Origin — New Mexico, USA Mexico
Ripe color — Orange Red (dried)
Pod size — 1-2 inches 1-2 inches round
Flavor profile — Habanero flavor, almost no heat Mild with nutty flavor
Culinary uses — Habanero flavor without fire Mexican salsas, stews, rattle sound when shaken
Growing difficulty — Moderate Easy
Days to harvest — 95-105 days 80-90 days
Plant height — 24-36 inches 24-30 inches
Community rating — — —

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