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Attribute Pepperoncini Remove Numex Sandia Remove Alma Paprika Remove
Scoville range 100 – 500 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 7,000 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Greece/Italy New Mexico, USA Hungary
Ripe color Yellow-Green Red Red
Pod size 2-3 inches 6-8 inches 2-3 inches (round)
Flavor profile Mild, tangy Hot New Mexico flavor Sweet, no heat
Culinary uses Greek/Italian pickling, sandwiches Red chile sauce, ristras Hungarian sweet paprika
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 75-85 days 80-90 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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