Costa Rican

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Costa Rican

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Costa Rican
Costa Rican RedEdit
A-X-R-5-133
C. annuum
5,000 - 30,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Also listed as Costa Rican Red.

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How hot is the Costa Rican?

The Costa Rican measures 5,000–30,000 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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