Indian

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Indian
Indian RedEdit
A-R-SM-J-5-220RegisteredHow UPN works
C. annuum
5,000 - 30,000
RedEdit
Standard taperedEdit
Not setEdit
Green/MustardEdit
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⚠ GENERIC NAME: "Indian" alone is a country descriptor, not a specific cultivar. India has 100+ documented cultivars (Guntur, Kashmiri, Byadgi, Jwala, etc.). Verify your seed source. A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 5,000–30,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Also listed as Indian Red.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

How hot is the Indian?

The Indian measures 5,000–30,000 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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