Thai Pumpkin

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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to orange, pequin/small bullet pods. Heat sits around 50,000–100,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn. Originates from Thailand. Part of the Thai pepper tradition — compact, productive plants with serious heat for their size.

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NameThai Pumpkin

Alternative Name(s)Thai Chile Pumpkin

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-O-SM-P-5-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)15,000 - 30,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Orange

Pod FormPequin/small bullet

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Southeast Asia (Thailand)

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to orange, pequin/small bullet pods. Heat sits around 50,000–100,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn. Originates from Thailand. Part of the Thai pepper tradition — compact, productive plants with serious heat for their size.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Thai Pumpkin?

The Thai Pumpkin measures 15,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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