Sonora

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Sonora
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Universal Pepper Nomenclature (UPN)
C. annuum
1,500 - 3,000
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A medium-heat C. annuum, 1,500 to 3,000 SHU.

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

How hot is the Sonora?

The Sonora measures 1,500–3,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than the Jalapeño (5,000 Scovilles).

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