How hot is the Wild Galapagos?

The Wild Galapagos measures 1,500–5,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Wild Galapagos

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Wild Galapagos is a C. galapagoense variety. Pods ripens to red. Rated hot, ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 SHU.

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NameWild Galapagos

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)G-R-SM-J-3-001RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,500 - 5,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionEcuador

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Further InformationEdit

Wild Galapagos is a C. galapagoense variety. Pods ripens to red. Rated hot, ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 SHU.

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

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