How hot is the Bolivian Yellow?

The Bolivian Yellow measures 2,000–6,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Bolivian Yellow

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to yellow, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 5,000–30,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameBolivian Yellow

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-Y-SM-L-4-001RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,000 - 6,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to yellow, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 5,000–30,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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