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Attribute Zapotec Remove Chilhuacle Negro Remove Corno di Toro Remove
Scoville range 500 – 2,000 SHU
Mild
1,000 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Mexico (Oaxaca) Oaxaca, Mexico Italy
Ripe color Green to Brown to Red Black-Brown Red or Yellow
Pod size 3-4 inches 3-4 inches 8-10 inches
Flavor profile Mild, complex Very mild Sweet, fruity, minimal heat
Culinary uses Oaxacan indigenous cuisine Oaxacan mole negro Roasting, frying, Italian cuisine
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Days to harvest 85-95 days 90-100 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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