How hot is the Chihuacle Negro?

The Chihuacle Negro measures 1,500–2,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Chihuacle Negro

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to black, standard tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameChihuacle Negro

Alternative Name(s)Chihuacle Black

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-K-SM-J-2-001RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,500 - 2,500

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Black

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to black, standard tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

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