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| Attribute | Puya Pepper Remove |
Shishito Pepper
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|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 5,000 – 8,000 SHU Mild |
50 – 200 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Mexico | Japan |
| Ripe color | Red | Green |
| Pod size | 4-5 inches | 3-4 inches |
| Flavor profile | Moderate heat, fruity | Sweet, slightly smoky, occasional mild heat |
| Culinary uses | Mexican sauces, substitute for guajillo | Blistered with sea salt, tempura-fried, stir-fries |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 80-90 days | 60-70 days |
| Plant height | 24-36 inches | 24-36 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.