How hot is the Pimento Maya?

The Pimento Maya measures about 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Pimento Maya

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A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods.

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NamePimento Maya

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-SM-H-0-008RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)~500

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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