How hot is the Anaheim Charger?

The Anaheim Charger measures 500–2,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Anaheim Charger

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 500–2,500 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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NameAnaheim Charger

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-2-003RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500 - 2,500

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionUSA

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 500–2,500 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

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