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Attribute Padron Cousins Remove Jimmy Nardello Remove Cubanelle Pepper Remove
Scoville range 1,000 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
100 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Spain (Galicia) Italy/USA Cuba
Ripe color Green Red Yellow-Green to Red
Pod size 2-4 inches 8-10 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile Variable, Russian roulette heat Sweet Sweet, mild with slight tang
Culinary uses Blistered tapas, Galician tradition Italian sweet frying, heirloom Frying, stuffing, sofrito, roasting, Cuban dishes
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 65-80 days 80-90 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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