C. microcarpum

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C. microcarpum
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A-X-R-5-073
C. annuum
5,000 - 30,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
RedEdit
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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

How hot is the C. microcarpum?

The C. microcarpum measures 5,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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