Datil Giacomino

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A C. chinense variety. Ripens to yellow, habanero-type pods. Clocks in at 100,000–300,000 SHU — very hot, not for the faint of heart. Roots trace to Florida, USA. Developed by St. Augustine, Florida.

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NameDatil Giacomino

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-Y-SM-H-7-002RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)100,000 - 300,000

Heat LevelVery Hot (100,001–500,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionUSA

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - St. Augustine, Florida

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense variety. Ripens to yellow, habanero-type pods. Clocks in at 100,000–300,000 SHU — very hot, not for the faint of heart. Roots trace to Florida, USA. Developed by St. Augustine, Florida.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Datil Giacomino?

The Datil Giacomino measures 100,000–300,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 40 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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