How hot is the Ulupica Large Yellow?

The Ulupica Large Yellow measures 20,000–60,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 8 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Ulupica Large Yellow

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This C. cardenasii cultivar. Ripens to yellow, apple/blunt bell pods, with matte/powdery. Rates 20,000–60,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameUlupica Large Yellow

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)K-Y-MT-F-6-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. cardenasii

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)20,000 - 60,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormApple/blunt bell

RegionBolivia

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Further InformationEdit

This C. cardenasii cultivar. Ripens to yellow, apple/blunt bell pods, with matte/powdery. Rates 20,000–60,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

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