How hot is the Purple Bell?

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

Purple Bell

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to purple, bell pods. A sweet pepper (0 SHU) — the result of a recessive gene that blocks capsaicin production.

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NamePurple Bell

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-P-SM-B-0-005RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)~100

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Purple

Pod FormBell

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Purple

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to purple, bell pods. A sweet pepper (0 SHU) — the result of a recessive gene that blocks capsaicin production.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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