How hot is the CAP 1639?

The CAP 1639 measures 10,000–40,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 5 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

CAP 1639

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CAP 1639 is a C. annuum var. glab variety. Pods ripens to red. Rated hot, ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 SHU.

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NameCAP 1639

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-5-078RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum var. glabriusculum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 40,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

CAP 1639 is a C. annuum var. glab variety. Pods ripens to red. Rated hot, ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 SHU.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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