How hot is the Yellow Jalapeño?

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

Yellow Jalapeño

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to yellow, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 2,500–8,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NameYellow Jalapeño

Alternative Name(s)Jalapeño Yellow; Jalapeno Yellow

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-Y-SM-J-4-008RegisteredHow UPN works

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

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormStandard tapered

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to yellow, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 2,500–8,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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