Chile de Arbol × Pimenta Francesca

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Chile de Arbol × Pimenta Francesca
Chile de Arbol x Pimenta FrancescaEdit
C-L-R-5-023
C. chinense
15,000 - 30,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
RedEdit
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This C. chinense cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 15,000–30,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Originates from Mexico. From the work of Mexico (traditional). A deliberate cross — check parentage for lineage details.

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How hot is the Chile de Arbol × Pimenta Francesca?

The Chile de Arbol × Pimenta Francesca measures 15,000–30,000 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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