Royal

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Royal
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C. annuum
5,000 - 30,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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The Royal is a hot chili of the species C. annuum, measuring 5,000–30,000 SHU — roughly 4× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. annuum, the most widely cultivated pepper species, spanning everything from sweet bell peppers to jalapeños, cayennes, and poblanos. Its pods take a round/tomato/cherry/marbles form, measure 1–2 inches long, with medium thick flesh, and grow upright on the plant. The plant grows to 24–30 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is purple leaves.

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How hot is the Royal?

The Royal measures 5,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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