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Attribute Shishito Remove NuMex Lemon Spice Remove Czech Black Remove
Scoville range 50 – 200 SHU
Mild
500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin East Asia (Japan) New Mexico, USA Czech Republic
Ripe color Green Yellow Purple-Black to Red
Pod size 3-4 inches 3-4 inches 3-4 inches
Flavor profile Mild, 1 in 10 hot Mild with lemon notes Mild to moderate heat
Culinary uses Japanese blistered peppers, tempura Mild jalapeño with citrus Purple Czech variety
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 60-70 days 70-80 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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