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| Attribute | Padrón Red Remove | Friggitello Remove | Numex Sandia Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 3,000 – 5,000 SHU Mild |
500 SHU Mild |
5,000 – 7,000 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Spain (Galicia) | Italy | New Mexico, USA |
| Ripe color | Red | Green | Red |
| Pod size | 3-4 inches | 3-4 inches | 6-8 inches |
| Flavor profile | Medium heat, all hot | Sweet, mild | Hot New Mexico flavor |
| Culinary uses | Spanish cuisine when ripe | Italian frying pepper | Red chile sauce, ristras |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 75-85 days | 65-75 days | 75-85 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.