Salatiga Variegated

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Salatiga Variegated
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C. annuum
15,000 - 50,000
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Long/taperedEdit
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Green/MustardEdit
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The Salatiga Variegated is a hot chili of the species C. annuum, measuring 15,000–50,000 SHU — roughly 6× 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 ripen red, take a long/tapered form, with medium thick flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 24–30 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green & white. Notable traits include variegated.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

How hot is the Salatiga Variegated?

The Salatiga Variegated measures 15,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 6 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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