Apocalypse

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Apocalypse

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This C. chinense cultivar. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods. Heat sits around 1,200,000–1,600,000 SHU — brutally hot, deep into superhot range. Developed by Community breeder (Italy). Also listed as Apocalypse Red.

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NameApocalypse

Alternative Name(s)Apocalypse Red

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-TA-H-9-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,200,000 - 1,600,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederCommunity breeder (Italy)

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. chinense cultivar. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods. Heat sits around 1,200,000–1,600,000 SHU — brutally hot, deep into superhot range. Developed by Community breeder (Italy). Also listed as Apocalypse Red.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Apocalypse?

The Apocalypse measures 1,200,000–1,600,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 200 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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