Chiltepín PI
The Chiltepín PI 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. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 12–18 inches tall. It is recorded as originating in Mexico. It is also known as Chiltepin PI.
The Chiltepín PI 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. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 12–18 inches tall. It is recorded as originating in Mexico. It is also known as Chiltepin PI.
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
