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Attribute Pasilla Pepper Remove Hungarian Wax Remove
Scoville range 1,000 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Mexico Hungary
Ripe color Dark Brown (dried) Yellow to Red
Pod size 6-8 inches 6-8 inches
Flavor profile Notes of cocoa, raisins, herbs Mild to medium heat
Culinary uses Mole sauces, enchilada sauce, Mexican cooking Pickling, Hungarian cuisine
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy
Days to harvest 80-90 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 18-24 inches
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