How hot is the Piquillo Basque?

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

Piquillo Basque

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NamePiquillo Basque

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)Not issued yetNeeds mature color first.How UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Not set

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionSpain

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

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