How hot is the CGN 22792?

The CGN 22792 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 22792

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A member of the C. frutescens group. Ripens to red, pequin/small bullet pods. Packs 8,000–25,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention).

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NameCGN 22792

Alternative Name(s)Aji Chuncho

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)F-P-R-5-039

SpeciesC. frutescens

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

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. frutescens group. Ripens to red, pequin/small bullet pods. Packs 8,000–25,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention).

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