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Attribute Peperoncino Piccante Napoletano Remove Peter Pepper Remove Tien Tsin Remove
Scoville range 15,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 23,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 75,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Campania, Italy Texas, USA China
Ripe color Red Red Red
Pod size 2-4 inches 3-4 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Moderate heat Mild to moderate heat Hot heat
Culinary uses Neapolitan hot pepper, pizza Novelty, pickling, salsa Chinese dried chili, stir-fries
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 75-85 days 75-85 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 18-24 inches 24-30 inches
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