How hot is the Rocopica X3?

The Rocopica X3 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 X3

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

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NameRocopica X3

Alternative Name(s)Rocoto Mini Brown x Cardenasii USDA

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)P-X-R-6-002

SpeciesC. pubescens

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

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

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

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