How hot is the Italian Oncini?

The Italian Oncini measures 500–5,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Italian Oncini

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 500–5,000 SHU (mild heat that most people can handle easily). From Italy.

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NameItalian Oncini

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-3-004RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500 - 5,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionItaly

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 500–5,000 SHU (mild heat that most people can handle easily). From Italy.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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