Piment Mesa

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Piment Mesa
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A-X-R-5-364
C. annuum
5,000 - 30,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Also listed as Piment Mesa Red.

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How hot is the Piment Mesa?

The Piment Mesa measures 5,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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