How hot is the Pima Bajo Chiltepíne?

The Pima Bajo Chiltepíne measures 30,000–60,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 8 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Pima Bajo Chiltepíne

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Pima Bajo Chiltepíne is a C. annuum var. glab variety. Pods ripens to red, with pequin/small bullet pods. Rated hot, ranging from 30,000 to 60,000 SHU.

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NamePima Bajo Chiltepíne

Alternative Name(s)Pima Bajo Tepine; Pima Bajo Chiltepine

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-P-6-027RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum var. glabriusculum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)30,000 - 60,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

Pima Bajo Chiltepíne is a C. annuum var. glab variety. Pods ripens to red, with pequin/small bullet pods. Rated hot, ranging from 30,000 to 60,000 SHU.

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026