How hot is the Cueño?

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

Cueño

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 2,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NameCueño

Alternative Name(s)Cueno

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-4-128RegisteredHow UPN works

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

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 2,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

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