How hot is the Yolo Wonder?

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

Yolo Wonder

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Large-podded form. Sweet form.

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NameYolo Wonder

Alternative Name(s)Bell Sweet Yolo Wonder; Yolo Wonder Large; Yolo Wonder Sweet Large; Bell Sweet Yolo Wonder Large; Bell Yolo Wonder Large; Sweet Yolo Wonder

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-B-0-012RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)~100

Heat LevelMild (1–1,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormBell

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Large-podded form. Sweet form.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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