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Attribute Padron Cousins Remove NuMex Big Jim Remove Piquillo Pepper Remove
Scoville range 1,000 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 2,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum —
Origin Spain (Galicia) New Mexico, USA —
Ripe color Green Green to Red —
Pod size 2-4 inches 8-12 inches —
Flavor profile Variable, Russian roulette heat Mild New Mexico flavor —
Culinary uses Blistered tapas, Galician tradition World's largest - roasting, stuffing —
Growing difficulty Easy Easy —
Days to harvest 65-80 days 75-85 days —
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches —
Community rating — — —

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