How hot is the Medusa?

The Medusa measures 1,000–2,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Medusa

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Rates 1,000–2,500 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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NameMedusa

Alternative Name(s)Medusa Ornamental

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-T-2-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,000 - 2,500

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormRound/tomato/cherry/marbles

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Rates 1,000–2,500 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026