How hot is the Tiger Jalapeño?

The Tiger Jalapeño measures 2,500–8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Tiger Jalapeño

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to multicolor/irregular, standard tapered pods. Rates 2,500–8,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NameTiger Jalapeño

Alternative Name(s)Jalapeno Tiger

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-M-ST-J-4-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,500 - 8,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Multicolor/Irregular

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionMexico

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to multicolor/irregular, standard tapered pods. Rates 2,500–8,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

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