How hot is the Italian Roaster?

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

Italian Roaster

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A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 500–5,000 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily. Roots trace to Italy.

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NameItalian Roaster

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-3-005RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500 - 5,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionItaly

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 500–5,000 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily. Roots trace to Italy.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026