How hot is the Anaheim Hot?

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

Anaheim Hot

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 500–2,500 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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NameAnaheim Hot

Alternative Name(s)Anaheim Chile (hot selection)

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-2-005RegisteredHow 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

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 500–2,500 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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