Variegated Black Jalapeño

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Variegated Black Jalapeño
Variegated Black JalapenoEdit
A-X-K-VA-4-001
C. annuum
2,500 - 8,000
Medium (1,001–15,000 SHU)
BlackEdit
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The Variegated Black Jalapeño is a medium-heat chili of the species C. annuum, measuring 2,500–8,000 SHU. It belongs to C. annuum, the most widely cultivated pepper species, spanning everything from sweet bell peppers to jalapeños, cayennes, and poblanos. Its pods ripen black, take a standard tapered form, measure 2–3 inches long, with medium thick flesh, and grow pendant 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 variegated. It is recorded as originating in Mexico. It is also known as Variegated Black Jalapeno.

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How hot is the Variegated Black Jalapeño?

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

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