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Pepper profile

Sangria

Origin
USA (hybrid)
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Purple to Red
Pod size
2-3 inches

Scoville heat range

30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Sangria

Sangria is beautiful ornamental pepper ripening from purple to red. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers cayenne-level heat. The purple fruits against purple foliage create monochromatic beauty. Fruits eventually ripen to red. Fully edible despite ornamental breeding. Compact plants perfect for containers. Very productive throughout season. The dark purple theme is stunning. Named for resemblance to sangria colors. Both decorative and functional.

Flavor profile

Cayenne-level heat

In the kitchen

Ornamental and edible

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
75-85 days
Plant height
18-24 inches

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