How hot is the Orozco?

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

Orozco

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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to gold, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 2,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NameOrozco

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-D-SM-J-4-006RegisteredHow UPN works

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

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Gold

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to gold, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 2,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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