How hot is the Matchu Pichu?

The Matchu Pichu measures 8,000–25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 3 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Matchu Pichu

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This C. baccatum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 8,000–25,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameMatchu Pichu

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-L-R-5-125

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)8,000 - 25,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

This C. baccatum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 8,000–25,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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