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Attribute Pepperoncini Remove Purple Jalapeño Remove
Scoville range 100 – 500 SHU
Mild
2,500 – 8,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Greece/Italy Mexico
Ripe color Yellow-Green Purple to Red
Pod size 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Mild, tangy Mild to medium heat
Culinary uses Greek/Italian pickling, sandwiches Unique colored jalapeño
Growing difficulty Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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