How hot is the HR 215 Hot Pepperoncini?

The HR 215 Hot Pepperoncini measures 100–500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

HR 215 Hot Pepperoncini

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 100–500 SHU — very mild, barely any heat.

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NameHR 215 Hot Pepperoncini

Alternative Name(s)HR 215 Hot Chileoncini

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-0-011RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)100 - 500

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionItaly

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 100–500 SHU — very mild, barely any heat.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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