How hot is the Himo Togarashi?

The Himo Togarashi measures 1,000–8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Himo Togarashi

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Packs 1,000–8,000 SHU (mild heat that most people can handle easily). Roots trace to Japan.

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NameHimo Togarashi

Alternative Name(s)Himo Tagarashi; Himo Tōgarashi; ひもとうがらし

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-4-231RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,000 - 8,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionJapan

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Packs 1,000–8,000 SHU (mild heat that most people can handle easily). Roots trace to Japan.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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