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Attribute Numex Suave Orange Pepper Remove Trinidad Perfume Remove NuMex Big Jim Remove
Scoville range 700 – 900 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species — Capsicum chinense Capsicum annuum
Origin — Trinidad New Mexico, USA
Ripe color — Red Green to Red
Pod size — 1-2 inches 8-12 inches
Flavor profile — Sweet Mild New Mexico flavor
Culinary uses — Heatless chinense, aromatic World's largest - roasting, stuffing
Growing difficulty — Moderate Easy
Days to harvest — 85-95 days 75-85 days
Plant height — 36-48 inches 24-30 inches
Community rating — — —

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