How hot is the Maui Purple?

The Maui Purple measures 2,000–10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Maui Purple

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to purple, standard tapered pods. Rates 2,000–10,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NameMaui Purple

Alternative Name(s)Purple Maui

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-P-SM-J-4-012RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,000 - 10,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Purple

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Purple

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to purple, standard tapered pods. Rates 2,000–10,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

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