How hot is the UFO Purple Cross?

The UFO Purple Cross measures 2,000–10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

UFO Purple Cross

Entry Completeness90%

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to purple, ufo/flattened bell pods. Rates 2,000–10,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NameUFO Purple Cross

Alternative Name(s)Unidentified Flying Object Purple Cross

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-P-SM-M-4-002RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,000 - 10,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Purple

Pod FormMushroom/bonnet/UFO

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Purple

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to purple, ufo/flattened bell pods. Rates 2,000–10,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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