How hot is the Costeno?

The Costeno measures 5,000–15,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Costeno

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 1,000–3,000 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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NameCosteno

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-4-123RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)5,000 - 15,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 1,000–3,000 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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