Chiltepín Tuscon
The Chiltepín Tuscon is a hot chili of the species C. annuum var. glabriusculum, measuring 50,000–100,000 SHU — roughly 13× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. annuum, the most widely cultivated pepper species, spanning everything from sweet bell peppers to jalapeños, cayennes, and poblanos. Its pods take a pequin/small bullet form, measure < 0.5 inches long, and grow upright on the plant. The plant grows to 12–18 inches tall. It is recorded as originating in Mexico. It is also known as Chiltepin Tuscon.
The Chiltepín Tuscon is a hot chili of the species C. annuum var. glabriusculum, measuring 50,000–100,000 SHU — roughly 13× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. annuum, the most widely cultivated pepper species, spanning everything from sweet bell peppers to jalapeños, cayennes, and poblanos. Its pods take a pequin/small bullet form, measure < 0.5 inches long, and grow upright on the plant. The plant grows to 12–18 inches tall. It is recorded as originating in Mexico. It is also known as Chiltepin Tuscon.
