How hot is the Crimson?

The Crimson measures 2,000–10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Crimson

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Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to crimson/burgundy, standard tapered pods. Rates 2,000–10,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NameCrimson

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-C-SM-J-4-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,000 - 10,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Crimson/Burgundy

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to crimson/burgundy, standard tapered pods. Rates 2,000–10,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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