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| Attribute | Padron Cousins Remove | Czech Black Remove | Mulato Pepper Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 1,000 – 8,000 SHU Mild |
5,000 – 15,000 SHU Mild |
2,500 – 3,000 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Spain (Galicia) | Czech Republic | Mexico |
| Ripe color | Green | Purple-Black to Red | Dark Brown (dried) |
| Pod size | 2-4 inches | 3-4 inches | 4-5 inches |
| Flavor profile | Variable, Russian roulette heat | Mild to moderate heat | Chocolate, licorice, cherry notes |
| Culinary uses | Blistered tapas, Galician tradition | Purple Czech variety | Mole poblano, complex sauces |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | 65-80 days | 70-80 days | 85-95 days |
| Plant height | 24-30 inches | 24-30 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.