Hot Rod

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Hot Rod
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A-X-R-5-235
C. annuum
10,000 - 30,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Rates 10,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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How hot is the Hot Rod?

The Hot Rod measures 10,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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