How hot is the Golden California Wonder?

The Golden California Wonder measures 500–2,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Golden California Wonder

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to gold, bell pods. Rates 500–2,500 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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NameGolden California Wonder

Alternative Name(s)Gold California Wonder

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-D-SM-B-2-002RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500 - 2,500

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Gold

Pod FormBell

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to gold, bell pods. Rates 500–2,500 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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