Tepin Tikal × Lazzaretto Abruzzese

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A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Rates 50,000–100,000 SHU, which means hot, with a lingering burn. From Mexico / SW United States. A deliberate cross — check parentage for lineage details.

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NameTepin Tikal × Lazzaretto Abruzzese

Alternative Name(s)Tepin Tikal x Lazzaretto Abruzzese

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-T-6-024ProvisionalHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)50,000 - 100,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormRound/tomato/cherry/marbles

RegionMexico / USA

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - SW US / N. Mexico

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Rates 50,000–100,000 SHU, which means hot, with a lingering burn. From Mexico / SW United States. A deliberate cross — check parentage for lineage details.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Tepin Tikal × Lazzaretto Abruzzese?

The Tepin Tikal × Lazzaretto Abruzzese measures 50,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 13 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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