How hot is the Marconi Purple?

The Marconi Purple measures about 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Marconi Purple

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to purple, long/tapered pods. Associated with Italy. Bred by Italy (traditional).

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NameMarconi Purple

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-P-SM-L-0-001RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)~500

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Purple

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionItaly

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Italy

Immature Color(s)Purple

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to purple, long/tapered pods. Associated with Italy. Bred by Italy (traditional).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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