How hot is the California Wonder?

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

California Wonder

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

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NameCalifornia Wonder

Alternative Name(s)California Wonder Bell

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-B-2-001RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500 - 2,500

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormBell

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, bell 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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