How hot is the CGN 22779?

The CGN 22779 measures 25,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 6 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

CGN 22779

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This C. frutescens cultivar. Ripens to red, pequin/small bullet pods. Rates 25,000–50,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameCGN 22779

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)F-P-R-5-038

SpeciesC. frutescens

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)25,000 - 50,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

This C. frutescens cultivar. Ripens to red, pequin/small bullet pods. Rates 25,000–50,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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