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Poblano Pepper
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Hungarian Wax
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| Scoville range | 1,000 – 2,000 SHU Mild |
1,000 – 15,000 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Puebla, Mexico | Hungary |
| Ripe color | Dark Green to Red | Yellow to Red |
| Pod size | 4-6 inches | 6-8 inches |
| Flavor profile | Rich, earthy with mild heat | Mild to medium heat |
| Culinary uses | Chile rellenos, mole sauces, rajas, Mexican cuisine | Pickling, Hungarian cuisine |
| Growing difficulty | Moderate | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 65-80 days | 70-80 days |
| Plant height | 24-30 inches | 18-24 inches |
| Community rating | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.