Grande Pequeín

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Grande Pequeín
Pequeín Grande; Pequín Grande; Grande Pequein; Large PequeínEdit
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C. annuum var. glabriusculum
40,000 - 70,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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The Grande Pequeín is a hot chili of the species C. annuum var. glabriusculum, measuring 40,000–70,000 SHU — roughly 9× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. annuum, the most widely cultivated pepper species, spanning everything from sweet bell peppers to jalapeños, cayennes, and poblanos. Its pods take a pequin/small bullet form, measure < 0.5 inches long, and grow upright on the plant. The plant grows to 12–18 inches tall. It is also known as Pequeín Grande, Pequín Grande, Grande Pequein, Large Pequeín.

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How hot is the Grande Pequeín?

The Grande Pequeín measures 40,000–70,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 9 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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