How hot is the Chilhuacle Rojo?

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

Chilhuacle Rojo

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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 1,500–2,500 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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NameChilhuacle Rojo

Alternative Name(s)Chilhuacle Red

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-2-009RegisteredHow UPN works

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

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 1,500–2,500 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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