How hot is the CP 115?

The CP 115 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).

CP 115

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Packs 5,000–30,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Also listed as CP 115 Red.

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NameCP 115

Alternative Name(s)CP 115 Red

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-5-123RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)5,000 - 30,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Packs 5,000–30,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Also listed as CP 115 Red.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026