Rocoto Desert Cherry Red

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Rocoto Desert Cherry Red
Rocoto Desert Cherry Red
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Universal Pepper Nomenclature (UPN)
20,000 - 30,000
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A hot C. pubescens, 20,000 to 30,000 SHU.

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

How hot is the Rocoto Desert Cherry Red?

The Rocoto Desert Cherry Red measures 20,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 6 times hotter than the Jalapeño (5,000 Scovilles).

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