South Texas Pequín

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South Texas Pequín is a C. annuum var. glab variety from Mexico / SW United States. Pods ripens to red, with pequin/small bullet pods. Rated hot, ranging from 30,000 to 60,000 SHU. Associated with Mexico/Texas (semi-wild).

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NameSouth Texas Pequín

Alternative Name(s)South Texas Piquin; South Texas Piquín; South Texas Pequin

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-P-6-030RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum var. glabriusculum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)30,000 - 60,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

South Texas Pequín is a C. annuum var. glab variety from Mexico / SW United States. Pods ripens to red, with pequin/small bullet pods. Rated hot, ranging from 30,000 to 60,000 SHU. Associated with Mexico/Texas (semi-wild).

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

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How hot is the South Texas Pequín?

The South Texas Pequín measures 30,000–60,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 8 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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