How hot is the Doux d'Espagne?

The Doux d'Espagne measures 0–1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Doux d'Espagne

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A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 5,000–30,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameDoux d'Espagne

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-1-004RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)0 - 1,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 5,000–30,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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