How hot is the CGN 16905?

The CGN 16905 measures 8,000–25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 3 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

CGN 16905

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This C. baccatum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 8,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameCGN 16905

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-L-R-5-097

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)8,000 - 25,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

This C. baccatum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 8,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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