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Attribute Piquillo Pepper Remove Pasilla Pepper Remove
Scoville range 1,000 – 2,000 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species — Capsicum annuum
Origin — Mexico
Ripe color — Dark Brown (dried)
Pod size — 6-8 inches
Flavor profile — Notes of cocoa, raisins, herbs
Culinary uses — Mole sauces, enchilada sauce, Mexican cooking
Growing difficulty — Moderate
Days to harvest — 80-90 days
Plant height — 24-36 inches
Community rating — —

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