How hot is the Peter Pepper Yellow?

The Peter Pepper Yellow measures 10,000–23,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper.

Peter Pepper Yellow

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to yellow, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 10,000–23,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Credited to Texas/Louisiana (heirloom).

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NamePeter Pepper Yellow

Alternative Name(s)Peters Pepper Yellow

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-Y-SM-L-5-004RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 23,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Texas/Louisiana

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to yellow, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 10,000–23,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Credited to Texas/Louisiana (heirloom).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026