How hot is the Sandia?

The Sandia measures 5,000–7,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Sandia

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A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 5,000–7,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite. From the work of NMSU.

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NameSandia

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-4-463RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)5,000 - 7,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionUSA

Discoverer/BreederNMSU

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 5,000–7,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite. From the work of NMSU.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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