Thai Variegated

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Thai Variegated
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C. annuum
50,000 - 100,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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The Thai Variegated is a hot chili of the species C. annuum, measuring 50,000–100,000 SHU — roughly 13× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. annuum, the most widely cultivated pepper species, spanning everything from sweet bell peppers to jalapeños, cayennes, and poblanos. Its pods take a pequin/small bullet form, measure 0.5–1 inches long, with thin flesh, and grow upright on the plant. The plant grows to 24–30 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green & white. Notable traits include striped; variegated. It is recorded as originating in Thailand.

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How hot is the Thai Variegated?

The Thai Variegated 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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