Serrano Huasteco

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 10,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Roots trace to Mexico. Credited to Puebla/Hidalgo, Mexico.

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NameSerrano Huasteco

Alternative Name(s)Chile Serrano Huasteco

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-5-053RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 25,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionMexico

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Puebla/Hidalgo, Mexico

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 10,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Roots trace to Mexico. Credited to Puebla/Hidalgo, Mexico.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Serrano Huasteco?

The Serrano Huasteco measures 10,000–25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 3 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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