How hot is the Pimiento Rojo?

The Pimiento Rojo measures 100 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Pimiento Rojo

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods.

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NamePimiento Rojo

Alternative Name(s)Pimiento Red

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-T-0-008RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)100

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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