How hot is the Rocopica CMPCR 078?

The Rocopica CMPCR 078 measures 20,000–80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 10 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Rocopica CMPCR 078

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This C. pubescens cultivar. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 20,000–80,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn.

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NameRocopica CMPCR 078

Alternative Name(s)Rocoto Arequipa x Cardenasi USDA

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)P-R-SM-J-6-002ProvisionalHow UPN works

SpeciesC. pubescens

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)20,000 - 80,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. pubescens cultivar. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 20,000–80,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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