How hot is the Yellow Bell?

The Yellow Bell measures about 100 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Yellow Bell

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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to yellow, bell pods. A sweet pepper (0 SHU) — the result of a recessive gene that blocks capsaicin production.

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NameYellow Bell

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-Y-SM-B-0-004RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)~100

Heat LevelMild (1–1,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormBell

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to yellow, bell pods. A sweet pepper (0 SHU) — the result of a recessive gene that blocks capsaicin production.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026