How hot is the Black Jalapeño?

The Black Jalapeño measures 2,500–8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Black Jalapeño

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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to black, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 2,500–8,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NameBlack Jalapeño

Alternative Name(s)Jalapeño Black; Jalapeno Black

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-K-SM-J-4-009RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,500 - 8,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Black

Pod FormStandard tapered

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to black, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 2,500–8,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

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