Cherokee

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Cherokee
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A-X-R-5-112
C. annuum
5,000 - 30,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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⚠ AMBIGUOUS CLASSIFICATION: "Cherokee" alone could refer to (1) Cherokee Hybrid Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum, Hoss commercial cultivar, sweet bell type), or (2) other regional pepper landraces. Note: "Cherokee Purple" is a famous heirloom TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicum), so do not confuse this entry with Cherokee Purple. Currently classified C. annuum pepper pending source confirmation. Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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How hot is the Cherokee?

The Cherokee measures 5,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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