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🟢 Mild

Gochu

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Origin Korea
Species Capsicum annuum
Color Green to Red
Size 3-4 inches
Scoville Heat Units
1,500 - 2,500 SHU
Heat Level: Mild

About This Pepper

Gochu is Korean pepper used to make gochugaru (Korean pepper flakes). Rating 1,500-2,500 SHU makes it mild with sweet flavor. These thin-walled peppers are traditionally dried and ground. Essential for making authentic kimchi and Korean dishes. The flavor is mildly spicy with pronounced sweetness. Can be used fresh but primarily dried. The thin walls dry quickly and evenly. Very productive plants. Essential for Korean cuisine. The sweet heat is characteristic of Korean cooking.

Flavor Profile

Mild with sweet flavor

Culinary Uses

Korean gochugaru (pepper flakes), kimchi

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Growing Information

Difficulty Moderate
Days to Harvest 75-85 days
Plant Height 24-30 inches

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