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