How hot is the Calabrese?

The Calabrese measures 500–5,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Calabrese

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Traditional southern Italian pepper from Calabria. Hot Calabrese is the pungent form; many mild and sweet variants exist. A hotter selection sometimes listed as Hot Calabrese. Small-fruited form.

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NameCalabrese

Alternative Name(s)Calabrian; Hot Calabrese; Calabrese Small

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-3-003RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500 - 5,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionItaly

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Not set

Further InformationEdit

Traditional southern Italian pepper from Calabria. Hot Calabrese is the pungent form; many mild and sweet variants exist. A hotter selection sometimes listed as Hot Calabrese. Small-fruited form.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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