How hot is the Sri-Lanka Ca-8 Red?

The Sri-Lanka Ca-8 Red measures 1,000–10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Sri-Lanka Ca-8 Red

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Rates 1,000–10,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NameSri-Lanka Ca-8 Red

Alternative Name(s)Hungarian Red; Sri-Lanka Ca-8

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-4-506RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,000 - 10,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Rates 1,000–10,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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