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| Attribute |
Shishito Pepper
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Pimento Pepper Remove |
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| Scoville range | 50 – 200 SHU Mild |
100 – 500 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Japan | Spain |
| Ripe color | Green | Deep Red |
| Pod size | 3-4 inches | 3-4 inches |
| Flavor profile | Sweet, slightly smoky, occasional mild heat | Sweet, aromatic with slight tang |
| Culinary uses | Blistered with sea salt, tempura-fried, stir-fries | Stuffing olives, pimento cheese, roasting, spreads |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 60-70 days | 70-80 days |
| Plant height | 24-36 inches | 24-30 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.