- Our hot pepper list covers 174+ chilies, bringing the famous Scoville scale to life.
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Pick two peppers to see their heat and flavor side by side.
Mild
Bell Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU0
Median SHU0
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 0
- JalRP
- 0
- vs. Jalapeño
- no real heat (vs. a jalapeño)
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Bright, Sweet
Mild
California Wonder Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU0
Median SHU0
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 0
- JalRP
- 0
- vs. Jalapeño
- no real heat (vs. a jalapeño)
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Bitter, Sweet
Mild
Carmen Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU0
Median SHU0
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 0
- JalRP
- 0
- vs. Jalapeño
- no real heat (vs. a jalapeño)
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Italy
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Elephant Ears Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU0
Median SHU0
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 0
- JalRP
- 0
- vs. Jalapeño
- no real heat (vs. a jalapeño)
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Balkan Peninsula
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Mild
Fushimi Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU0
Median SHU0
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 0
- JalRP
- 0
- vs. Jalapeño
- no real heat (vs. a jalapeño)
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Japan
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Gypsy Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU0
Median SHU0
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 0
- JalRP
- 0
- vs. Jalapeño
- no real heat (vs. a jalapeño)
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Floral
Mild
Habanada Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU0
Median SHU0
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 0
- JalRP
- 0
- vs. Jalapeño
- no real heat (vs. a jalapeño)
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Floral
Mild
Melrose Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU0
Median SHU0
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 0
- JalRP
- 0
- vs. Jalapeño
- no real heat (vs. a jalapeño)
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Peperone di Senise
Min SHU0
Max SHU0
Median SHU0
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 0
- JalRP
- 0
- vs. Jalapeño
- no real heat (vs. a jalapeño)
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Italy
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Nutty, Smoky
Mild
Purple Beauty Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU0
Median SHU0
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 0
- JalRP
- 0
- vs. Jalapeño
- no real heat (vs. a jalapeño)
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- South America
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Tangerine Dream Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU100
Median SHU50
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 50
- JalRP
- 0.01
- vs. Jalapeño
- 25x+ milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Chilly Chili
Min SHU1
Max SHU100
Median SHU51
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 51
- JalRP
- 0.01
- vs. Jalapeño
- 25x to 8,000x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral
Mild
Shishito Pepper
Min SHU50
Max SHU200
Median SHU125
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 125
- JalRP
- 0.02
- vs. Jalapeño
- 13x to 160x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Japan
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Grassy, Citrusy, Smoky
Mild
Banana Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU500
Median SHU250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 250
- JalRP
- 0.05
- vs. Jalapeño
- 5x+ milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- South America
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Tangy
Mild
Jimmy Nardello Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU500
Median SHU250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 250
- JalRP
- 0.05
- vs. Jalapeño
- 5x+ milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Smoky
Mild
Trinidad Perfume
Min SHU0
Max SHU500
Median SHU250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 250
- JalRP
- 0.05
- vs. Jalapeño
- 5x+ milder
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Caribbean
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Citrusy, Tropical
Mild
Pepperoncini
Min SHU100
Max SHU500
Median SHU300
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 300
- JalRP
- 0.06
- vs. Jalapeño
- 5x to 80x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Italy
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Tangy
Mild
Pimento Pepper
Min SHU100
Max SHU500
Median SHU300
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 300
- JalRP
- 0.06
- vs. Jalapeño
- 5x to 80x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Unknown
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Mariachi Pepper
Min SHU500
Max SHU600
Median SHU550
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 550
- JalRP
- 0.1
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 16x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Santa Fe Grande Pepper
Min SHU500
Max SHU700
Median SHU600
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 600
- JalRP
- 0.11
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 16x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Smoky
Mild
Holy Mole Pepper
Min SHU700
Max SHU800
Median SHU750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 750
- JalRP
- 0.14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 11x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Nutty, Tangy
Mild
Aji Dulce
Min SHU0
Max SHU1,000
Median SHU500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 500
- JalRP
- 0.1
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x+ milder
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Caribbean
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Smoky, Peppery
Mild
Feher Ozon Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU1,000
Median SHU500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 500
- JalRP
- 0.1
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x+ milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Hungary
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Mild
Sedona Sun Pepper
Min SHU0
Max SHU1,000
Median SHU500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 500
- JalRP
- 0.1
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x+ milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Medusa Pepper
Min SHU1
Max SHU1,000
Median SHU501
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 501
- JalRP
- 0.1
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 8,000x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Cubanelle Pepper
Min SHU100
Max SHU1,000
Median SHU550
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 550
- JalRP
- 0.1
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 80x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Italy
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Italian Long Hot Pepper
Min SHU100
Max SHU1,000
Median SHU550
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 550
- JalRP
- 0.1
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 80x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Italy
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Mexibell Pepper
Min SHU100
Max SHU1,000
Median SHU550
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 550
- JalRP
- 0.1
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 80x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Beaver Dam Pepper
Min SHU500
Max SHU1,000
Median SHU750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 750
- JalRP
- 0.14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 16x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Biquinho Pepper
Min SHU500
Max SHU1,000
Median SHU750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 750
- JalRP
- 0.14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 16x milder
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Brazil
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Citrusy, Floral
Mild
Mad Hatter Pepper
Min SHU500
Max SHU1,000
Median SHU750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 750
- JalRP
- 0.14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 16x milder
- Type
- baccatum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Citrusy, Floral
Mild
Piquillo Pepper
Min SHU500
Max SHU1,000
Median SHU750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 750
- JalRP
- 0.14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 16x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Spain
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Smoky, Tart
Mild
Ñora Pepper
Min SHU500
Max SHU1,000
Median SHU750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 750
- JalRP
- 0.14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 16x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Spain
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Earthy, Smoky
Mild
Peppadew Pepper
Min SHU1,100
Max SHU1,200
Median SHU1,150
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,150
- JalRP
- 0.22
- vs. Jalapeño
- 2x to 7x milder
- Type
- baccatum
- Origin
- Africa
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Aji Panca
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU1,500
Median SHU1,250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,250
- JalRP
- 0.24
- vs. Jalapeño
- 2x to 8x milder
- Type
- baccatum
- Origin
- Peru
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Smoky
Mild
Ancho Pepper
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU1,500
Median SHU1,250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,250
- JalRP
- 0.24
- vs. Jalapeño
- 2x to 8x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Smoky, Earthy
Mild
Poblano Pepper
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU1,500
Median SHU1,250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,250
- JalRP
- 0.24
- vs. Jalapeño
- 2x to 8x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Earthy
Mild
Guindilla Pepper
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU2,000
Median SHU1,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,500
- JalRP
- 0.29
- vs. Jalapeño
- up to 8x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Spain
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Mild
Kashmiri Chili
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU2,000
Median SHU1,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,500
- JalRP
- 0.29
- vs. Jalapeño
- up to 8x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- India
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Medium
Anaheim Pepper
Min SHU500
Max SHU2,500
Median SHU1,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,500
- JalRP
- 0.29
- vs. Jalapeño
- up to 16x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Fruity, Sweet
Medium
Padron Pepper
Min SHU500
Max SHU2,500
Median SHU1,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,500
- JalRP
- 0.29
- vs. Jalapeño
- up to 16x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Spain
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Earthy, Nutty, Sweet
Medium
Chilaca Pepper
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU2,500
Median SHU1,750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,750
- JalRP
- 0.33
- vs. Jalapeño
- up to 8x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Floral
Medium
Pasilla Pepper
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU2,500
Median SHU1,750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,750
- JalRP
- 0.33
- vs. Jalapeño
- up to 8x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Earthy
Medium
Rocotillo Pepper
Min SHU1,500
Max SHU2,500
Median SHU2,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 2,000
- JalRP
- 0.38
- vs. Jalapeño
- up to 5x milder
- Type
- baccatum
- Origin
- Peru
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Tropical
Medium
Cascabel Pepper
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU3,000
Median SHU2,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 2,000
- JalRP
- 0.38
- vs. Jalapeño
- up to 8x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Earthy, Nutty
Medium
Mulato Pepper
Min SHU2,500
Max SHU3,000
Median SHU2,750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 2,750
- JalRP
- 0.52
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Smoky, Sweet, Earthy
Medium
NuMex Big Jim
Min SHU2,500
Max SHU3,000
Median SHU2,750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 2,750
- JalRP
- 0.52
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Bright, Sweet
Medium
Cajun Belle Pepper
Min SHU500
Max SHU4,000
Median SHU2,250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 2,250
- JalRP
- 0.43
- vs. Jalapeño
- up to 16x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Medium
Espelette Pepper
Min SHU500
Max SHU4,000
Median SHU2,250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 2,250
- JalRP
- 0.43
- vs. Jalapeño
- up to 16x milder
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- France
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Smoky
Medium
Cacho de Cabra
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU5,000
Median SHU3,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 3,000
- JalRP
- 0.57
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Chile
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Smoky, Earthy
Medium
Fire and Ice Pepper
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU5,000
Median SHU3,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 3,000
- JalRP
- 0.57
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Sweet
Medium
Hot Pops Yellow Pepper
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU5,000
Median SHU3,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 3,000
- JalRP
- 0.57
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- South America
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Peppery, Bitter
Medium
NuMex Centennial
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU5,000
Median SHU3,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 3,000
- JalRP
- 0.57
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Bitter, Bright
Medium
Sangria Pepper
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU5,000
Median SHU3,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 3,000
- JalRP
- 0.57
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Unknown
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral
Medium
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Min SHU2,500
Max SHU5,000
Median SHU3,750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 3,750
- JalRP
- 0.71
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Medium
Cowhorn Pepper
Min SHU2,500
Max SHU5,000
Median SHU3,750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 3,750
- JalRP
- 0.71
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- South America
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Medium
Guajillo Pepper
Min SHU2,500
Max SHU5,000
Median SHU3,750
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 3,750
- JalRP
- 0.71
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Tangy, Crisp, Smoky
Medium
Chimayo Pepper
Min SHU4,000
Max SHU6,000
Median SHU5,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 5,000
- JalRP
- 0.95
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Smoky, Earthy
Medium
Jalafuego Pepper
Min SHU4,000
Max SHU6,000
Median SHU5,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 5,000
- JalRP
- 0.95
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Bright, Grassy
Medium
Sandia Pepper
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU7,000
Median SHU6,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 6,000
- JalRP
- 1.14
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Medium
Hatch Pepper
Min SHU1,000
Max SHU8,000
Median SHU4,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 4,500
- JalRP
- 0.86
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Buttery, Earthy
Medium
Chipotle Meco
Min SHU2,500
Max SHU8,000
Median SHU5,250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 5,250
- JalRP
- 1
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Smoky, Fruity, Earthy
Medium
Jalapeño Pepper
Min SHU2,500
Max SHU8,000
Median SHU5,250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 5,250
- JalRP
- 1
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Bright, Grassy
Medium
Morita Pepper (Chipotle Morita)
Min SHU2,500
Max SHU8,000
Median SHU5,250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 5,250
- JalRP
- 1
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Smoky, Sweet, Earthy
Medium
Purple Jalapeño Pepper
Min SHU2,500
Max SHU8,000
Median SHU5,250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 5,250
- JalRP
- 1
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Bright, Sweet
Medium
Pretty in Purple Pepper
Min SHU4,000
Max SHU8,000
Median SHU6,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 6,000
- JalRP
- 1.14
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral
Medium
Puya Pepper
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU8,000
Median SHU6,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 6,500
- JalRP
- 1.24
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Bitter
Medium
Fresno Pepper
Min SHU2,500
Max SHU10,000
Median SHU6,250
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 6,250
- JalRP
- 1.19
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Smoky
Medium
Aji Fantasy
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU10,000
Median SHU7,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 7,500
- JalRP
- 1.43
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- baccatum
- Origin
- Finland
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Citrusy, Bright
Medium
Black Hungarian Pepper
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU10,000
Median SHU7,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 7,500
- JalRP
- 1.43
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Hungary
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Medium
Hungarian Wax Pepper
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU10,000
Median SHU7,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 7,500
- JalRP
- 1.43
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Hungary
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Tangy
Medium
Purple Tiger Pepper
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU10,000
Median SHU7,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 7,500
- JalRP
- 1.43
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Fruity, Sweet
Medium
Aleppo Pepper
Min SHU10,000
Max SHU10,000
Median SHU10,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 10,000
- JalRP
- 1.9
- vs. Jalapeño
- 1x to 4x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Syria
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Bright, Tart, Earthy, Salty
Medium
Peter Pepper
Min SHU10,000
Max SHU23,000
Median SHU16,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 16,500
- JalRP
- 3.14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 1x to 9x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Bright, Sweet
Medium
Serrano Pepper
Min SHU10,000
Max SHU23,000
Median SHU16,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 16,500
- JalRP
- 3.14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 1x to 9x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Bright, Grassy
Medium
Sport Pepper
Min SHU10,000
Max SHU23,000
Median SHU16,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 16,500
- JalRP
- 3.14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 1x to 9x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Neutral, Tangy
Hot
NuMex Pumpkin Spice
Min SHU20,000
Max SHU25,000
Median SHU22,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 22,500
- JalRP
- 4.29
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 10x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Earthy, Fruity
Hot
Bishop's Crown Pepper
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU17,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 17,500
- JalRP
- 3.33
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- baccatum
- Origin
- South America
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Hot
Black Prince Pepper
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU17,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 17,500
- JalRP
- 3.33
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Bulgarian Carrot Pepper
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU17,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 17,500
- JalRP
- 3.33
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Bulgaria
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Crisp
Hot
Count Dracula Pepper
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU17,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 17,500
- JalRP
- 3.33
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Unknown
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Fish Pepper
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU17,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 17,500
- JalRP
- 3.33
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Bright
Hot
Hinkelhatz Pepper
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU17,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 17,500
- JalRP
- 3.33
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Royal Black Pepper
Min SHU5,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU17,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 17,500
- JalRP
- 3.33
- vs. Jalapeño
- comparable to a jalapeño
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Unknown
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Black Pearl Pepper
Min SHU10,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU20,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 20,000
- JalRP
- 3.81
- vs. Jalapeño
- 1x to 12x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Sweet, Citrusy
Hot
Bolivian Rainbow Pepper
Min SHU10,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU20,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 20,000
- JalRP
- 3.81
- vs. Jalapeño
- 1x to 12x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Bolivia
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Inca Red Drop Pepper
Min SHU10,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU20,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 20,000
- JalRP
- 3.81
- vs. Jalapeño
- 1x to 12x hotter
- Type
- baccatum
- Origin
- Peru
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Fruity, Sweet
Hot
Manzano Pepper
Min SHU12,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU21,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 21,000
- JalRP
- 4
- vs. Jalapeño
- 2x to 12x hotter
- Type
- pubescens
- Origin
- South America
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Citrusy
Hot
Chile De Arbol
Min SHU15,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU22,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 22,500
- JalRP
- 4.29
- vs. Jalapeño
- 2x to 12x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Nutty, Smoky
Hot
Japones Pepper
Min SHU15,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU22,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 22,500
- JalRP
- 4.29
- vs. Jalapeño
- 2x to 12x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Japan
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Lemon Drop Pepper
Min SHU15,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU22,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 22,500
- JalRP
- 4.29
- vs. Jalapeño
- 2x to 12x hotter
- Type
- baccatum
- Origin
- Peru
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Citrusy
Hot
Loco Pepper
Min SHU15,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU22,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 22,500
- JalRP
- 4.29
- vs. Jalapeño
- 2x to 12x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- England
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Sweet, Peppery
Hot
Aji Colorado
Min SHU20,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU25,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 25,000
- JalRP
- 4.76
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 12x hotter
- Type
- baccatum
- Origin
- Peru
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Fruity, Sweet
Hot
Aji Pineapple
Min SHU20,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU25,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 25,000
- JalRP
- 4.76
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 12x hotter
- Type
- baccatum
- Origin
- Peru
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Fruity, Sweet, Tropical
Hot
Jwala Pepper
Min SHU20,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU25,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 25,000
- JalRP
- 4.76
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 12x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- India
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Hot
Little Elf Pepper
Min SHU20,000
Max SHU30,000
Median SHU25,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 25,000
- JalRP
- 4.76
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 12x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Hungary
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Earthy
Hot
Bod'e Pepper
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU32,000
Median SHU31,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 31,000
- JalRP
- 5.9
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 13x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Brazil
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Fruity, Sweet, Smoky
Hot
Black Cobra Pepper
Min SHU20,000
Max SHU40,000
Median SHU30,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 30,000
- JalRP
- 5.71
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 16x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- South America
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral, Bitter
Hot
Calabrian Pepper
Min SHU25,000
Max SHU40,000
Median SHU32,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 32,500
- JalRP
- 6.19
- vs. Jalapeño
- 3x to 16x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Italy
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Smoky, Salty
Hot
Purple UFO Pepper
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU45,000
Median SHU37,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 37,500
- JalRP
- 7.14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 18x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Unknown
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Hot
Aji Amarillo
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- baccatum
- Origin
- Peru
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Tropical, Bright
Hot
Aji Charapita
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Peru
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Hot
Aji Omnicolor
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- baccatum
- Origin
- Peru
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Fruity, Sweet
Hot
Aurora Pepper
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Buena Mulata Pepper
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Sweet
Hot
Cayenne Pepper
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- French Guiana
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Explosive Ember Pepper
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Unknown
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Sweet
Hot
Facing Heaven Pepper
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- China
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Floral, Citrusy
Hot
Filius Blue Pepper
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
NuMex Twilight
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Salty, Bitter, Bright
Hot
Rooster Spur Pepper
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Peppery
Hot
Tabasco Pepper
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- frutescens
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Smoky, Fruity
Hot
Urfa Biber (Isot Pepper)
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU40,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 40,000
- JalRP
- 7.62
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 20x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Turkey
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Earthy, Smoky, Sweet, Tangy, Salty
Hot
Satan's Kiss Pepper
Min SHU40,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU45,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 45,000
- JalRP
- 8.57
- vs. Jalapeño
- 5x to 20x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Italy
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Super Chili Pepper
Min SHU40,000
Max SHU50,000
Median SHU45,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 45,000
- JalRP
- 8.57
- vs. Jalapeño
- 5x to 20x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Black Cuban Pepper
Min SHU40,000
Max SHU58,000
Median SHU49,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 49,000
- JalRP
- 9.33
- vs. Jalapeño
- 5x to 23x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Cuba
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Pequin Pepper
Min SHU40,000
Max SHU60,000
Median SHU50,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 50,000
- JalRP
- 9.52
- vs. Jalapeño
- 5x to 24x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Smoky, Fruity
Hot
Dundicut Pepper
Min SHU55,000
Max SHU65,000
Median SHU60,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 60,000
- JalRP
- 11
- vs. Jalapeño
- 7x to 26x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Pakistan
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Fruity, Earthy
Hot
Calico Pepper
Min SHU50,000
Max SHU70,000
Median SHU60,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 60,000
- JalRP
- 11
- vs. Jalapeño
- 6x to 28x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Tien Tsin Pepper
Min SHU50,000
Max SHU75,000
Median SHU62,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 62,500
- JalRP
- 12
- vs. Jalapeño
- 6x to 30x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- China
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Neutral
Hot
Cheiro Roxa
Min SHU60,000
Max SHU80,000
Median SHU70,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 70,000
- JalRP
- 13
- vs. Jalapeño
- 8x to 32x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Brazil
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Fruity, Sweet, Bitter
Hot
Prairie Fire Pepper
Min SHU70,000
Max SHU80,000
Median SHU75,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 75,000
- JalRP
- 14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 9x to 32x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Ornamental
- Flavor
- Fruity, Tangy
Extra Hot
Rocoto Pepper
Min SHU30,000
Max SHU100,000
Median SHU65,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 65,000
- JalRP
- 12
- vs. Jalapeño
- 4x to 40x hotter
- Type
- pubescens
- Origin
- South America
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Grassy
Extra Hot
Byadgi Chili
Min SHU50,000
Max SHU100,000
Median SHU75,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 75,000
- JalRP
- 14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 6x to 40x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- India
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Extra Hot
Chiltepin Pepper
Min SHU50,000
Max SHU100,000
Median SHU75,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 75,000
- JalRP
- 14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 6x to 40x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Smoky, Earthy
Extra Hot
Malagueta Pepper
Min SHU50,000
Max SHU100,000
Median SHU75,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 75,000
- JalRP
- 14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 6x to 40x hotter
- Type
- frutescens
- Origin
- Brazil
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Tangy
Extra Hot
Peri-Peri Pepper
Min SHU50,000
Max SHU100,000
Median SHU75,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 75,000
- JalRP
- 14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 6x to 40x hotter
- Type
- frutescens
- Origin
- Africa
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Smoky, Sweet
Extra Hot
Thai Dragon Pepper
Min SHU50,000
Max SHU100,000
Median SHU75,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 75,000
- JalRP
- 14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 6x to 40x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Thailand
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Fruity, Sweet
Extra Hot
Thai Pepper
Min SHU50,000
Max SHU100,000
Median SHU75,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 75,000
- JalRP
- 14
- vs. Jalapeño
- 6x to 40x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Thailand
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Fruity
Extra Hot
Charleston Hot Pepper
Min SHU70,000
Max SHU100,000
Median SHU85,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 85,000
- JalRP
- 16
- vs. Jalapeño
- 9x to 40x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Neutral
Extra Hot
Apache Pepper
Min SHU80,000
Max SHU100,000
Median SHU90,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 90,000
- JalRP
- 17
- vs. Jalapeño
- 10x to 40x hotter
- Type
- annuum
- Origin
- Unknown
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet
Extra Hot
Siling Labuyo
Min SHU80,000
Max SHU100,000
Median SHU90,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 90,000
- JalRP
- 17
- vs. Jalapeño
- 10x to 40x hotter
- Type
- frutescens
- Origin
- Philippines
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Neutral
Extra Hot
Cumari do Para
Min SHU50,000
Max SHU300,000
Median SHU175,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 175,000
- JalRP
- 33
- vs. Jalapeño
- 6x to 120x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Brazil
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Fruity, Sweet, Tropical
Extra Hot
Datil Pepper
Min SHU100,000
Max SHU300,000
Median SHU200,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 200,000
- JalRP
- 38
- vs. Jalapeño
- 13x to 120x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Tropical
Extra Hot
Aji Chombo
Min SHU125,000
Max SHU325,000
Median SHU225,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 225,000
- JalRP
- 43
- vs. Jalapeño
- 16x to 130x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Panama
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Tropical
Extra Hot
Devil's Tongue Pepper
Min SHU125,000
Max SHU325,000
Median SHU225,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 225,000
- JalRP
- 43
- vs. Jalapeño
- 16x to 130x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Citrusy
Extra Hot
Madame Jeanette Pepper
Min SHU125,000
Max SHU325,000
Median SHU225,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 225,000
- JalRP
- 43
- vs. Jalapeño
- 16x to 130x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- South America
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Tropical
Extra Hot
Goat Pepper
Min SHU100,000
Max SHU350,000
Median SHU225,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 225,000
- JalRP
- 43
- vs. Jalapeño
- 13x to 140x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Caribbean
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Tropical
Extra Hot
Habanero Pepper
Min SHU100,000
Max SHU350,000
Median SHU225,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 225,000
- JalRP
- 43
- vs. Jalapeño
- 13x to 140x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- South America
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Tropical, Smoky
Extra Hot
Peruvian White Habanero
Min SHU100,000
Max SHU350,000
Median SHU225,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 225,000
- JalRP
- 43
- vs. Jalapeño
- 13x to 140x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Peru
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Extra Hot
Scotch Bonnet Pepper
Min SHU100,000
Max SHU350,000
Median SHU225,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 225,000
- JalRP
- 43
- vs. Jalapeño
- 13x to 140x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Caribbean
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Tropical, Earthy
Extra Hot
Wiri Wiri Pepper
Min SHU100,000
Max SHU350,000
Median SHU225,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 225,000
- JalRP
- 43
- vs. Jalapeño
- 13x to 140x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- South America
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Fruity, Tangy
Extra Hot
Peach Habanero
Min SHU150,000
Max SHU350,000
Median SHU250,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 250,000
- JalRP
- 48
- vs. Jalapeño
- 19x to 140x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Caribbean
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Extra Hot
Fatalii Pepper
Min SHU125,000
Max SHU400,000
Median SHU262,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 262,500
- JalRP
- 50
- vs. Jalapeño
- 16x to 160x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Africa
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Citrusy
Extra Hot
Hot Paper Lantern
Min SHU150,000
Max SHU400,000
Median SHU275,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 275,000
- JalRP
- 52
- vs. Jalapeño
- 19x to 160x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Peru
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Smoky
Extra Hot
Caribbean Red Habanero
Min SHU300,000
Max SHU445,000
Median SHU372,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 372,500
- JalRP
- 71
- vs. Jalapeño
- 38x to 178x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Mexico
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Tropical, Smoky
Extra Hot
Roatan Pumpkin Habanero
Min SHU100,000
Max SHU500,000
Median SHU300,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 300,000
- JalRP
- 57
- vs. Jalapeño
- 13x to 200x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Caribbean
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Citrusy
Extra Hot
Red Savina Habanero
Min SHU350,000
Max SHU577,000
Median SHU463,500
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 463,500
- JalRP
- 88
- vs. Jalapeño
- 44x to 231x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Extra Hot
Chocolate Habanero
Min SHU425,000
Max SHU577,000
Median SHU501,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 501,000
- JalRP
- 95
- vs. Jalapeño
- 53x to 231x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Jamaica
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Earthy, Smoky
Super Hot
7 Pot Bubblegum
Min SHU800,000
Max SHU1,000,000
Median SHU900,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 900,000
- JalRP
- 171
- vs. Jalapeño
- 100x to 400x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Super Hot
7 Pot Jonah
Min SHU800,000
Max SHU1,000,000
Median SHU900,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 900,000
- JalRP
- 171
- vs. Jalapeño
- 100x to 400x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Trinidad
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Super Hot
Bhut Jolokia Chocolate
Min SHU800,000
Max SHU1,001,304
Median SHU900,652
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 900,652
- JalRP
- 172
- vs. Jalapeño
- 100x to 401x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- India
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Earthy, Smoky
Super Hot
Ghost Pepper
Min SHU855,000
Max SHU1,041,427
Median SHU948,214
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 948,214
- JalRP
- 181
- vs. Jalapeño
- 107x to 417x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- India
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Earthy
Super Hot
Kraken Scorpion Pepper
Min SHU1,000,000
Max SHU1,200,000
Median SHU1,100,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,100,000
- JalRP
- 210
- vs. Jalapeño
- 125x to 480x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Earthy, Floral, Smoky
Super Hot
Trinidad 7 Pot Pepper
Min SHU1,000,000
Max SHU1,200,000
Median SHU1,100,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,100,000
- JalRP
- 210
- vs. Jalapeño
- 125x to 480x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Trinidad
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Nutty
Super Hot
Infinity Pepper
Min SHU1,067,286
Max SHU1,250,000
Median SHU1,158,643
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,158,643
- JalRP
- 221
- vs. Jalapeño
- 133x to 500x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Super Hot
7 Pot Primo
Min SHU800,000
Max SHU1,268,250
Median SHU1,034,125
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,034,125
- JalRP
- 197
- vs. Jalapeño
- 100x to 507x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Citrusy, Floral
Super Hot
7 Pot Barrackpore
Min SHU1,000,000
Max SHU1,300,000
Median SHU1,150,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,150,000
- JalRP
- 219
- vs. Jalapeño
- 125x to 520x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Trinidad
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Bright, Bitter
Super Hot
7 Pot Brain Strain
Min SHU1,000,000
Max SHU1,350,000
Median SHU1,175,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,175,000
- JalRP
- 224
- vs. Jalapeño
- 125x to 540x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Trinidad
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Super Hot
Naga Viper
Min SHU900,000
Max SHU1,382,118
Median SHU1,141,059
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,141,059
- JalRP
- 217
- vs. Jalapeño
- 113x to 553x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- India
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Tangy
Super Hot
Trinidad Scorpion "Butch-T"
Min SHU800,000
Max SHU1,463,700
Median SHU1,131,850
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,131,850
- JalRP
- 216
- vs. Jalapeño
- 100x to 585x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Australia
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Super Hot
Naga Morich
Min SHU1,000,000
Max SHU1,500,000
Median SHU1,250,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,250,000
- JalRP
- 238
- vs. Jalapeño
- 125x to 600x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Super Hot
Death Spiral Pepper
Min SHU1,300,000
Max SHU1,500,000
Median SHU1,400,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,400,000
- JalRP
- 267
- vs. Jalapeño
- 163x to 600x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Citrusy, Floral
Super Hot
Dorset Naga
Min SHU1,000,000
Max SHU1,598,227
Median SHU1,299,114
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,299,114
- JalRP
- 247
- vs. Jalapeño
- 125x to 639x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Floral
Super Hot
7 Pot Douglah
Min SHU923,889
Max SHU1,853,986
Median SHU1,388,938
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,388,938
- JalRP
- 265
- vs. Jalapeño
- 115x to 742x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Trinidad
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Earthy, Nutty
Super Hot
Apocalypse Scorpion Pepper
Min SHU1,200,000
Max SHU2,000,000
Median SHU1,600,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,600,000
- JalRP
- 305
- vs. Jalapeño
- 150x to 800x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Italy
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Floral
Super Hot
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion
Min SHU1,200,000
Max SHU2,000,000
Median SHU1,600,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,600,000
- JalRP
- 305
- vs. Jalapeño
- 150x to 800x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Trinidad
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Super Hot
Trinidad Scorpion Chocolate
Min SHU1,200,000
Max SHU2,000,000
Median SHU1,600,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,600,000
- JalRP
- 305
- vs. Jalapeño
- 150x to 800x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- Trinidad
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Earthy, Smoky
Super Hot
Chocolate Bhutlah
Min SHU1,500,000
Max SHU2,000,000
Median SHU1,750,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,750,000
- JalRP
- 333
- vs. Jalapeño
- 188x to 800x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Earthy, Smoky
Super Hot
Carolina Reaper
Min SHU1,400,000
Max SHU2,200,000
Median SHU1,800,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,800,000
- JalRP
- 343
- vs. Jalapeño
- 175x to 880x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Super Hot
Komodo Dragon Pepper
Min SHU1,400,000
Max SHU2,200,000
Median SHU1,800,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 1,800,000
- JalRP
- 343
- vs. Jalapeño
- 175x to 880x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Super Hot
Dragon's Breath Pepper
Min SHU2,480,000
Max SHU2,480,000
Median SHU2,480,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 2,480,000
- JalRP
- 472
- vs. Jalapeño
- 310x to 992x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Super Hot
Pepper X
Min SHU2,693,000
Max SHU2,693,000
Median SHU2,693,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 2,693,000
- JalRP
- 513
- vs. Jalapeño
- 337x to 1,077x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity
Super Hot
Apollo Pepper
Min SHU3,000,000
Max SHU3,000,000
Median SHU3,000,000
Logarithmic scale; shaded bands are the heat categories from mild to super hot.
- Median SHU
- 3,000,000
- JalRP
- 571
- vs. Jalapeño
- 375x to 1,200x hotter
- Type
- chinense
- Origin
- United States
- Use
- Culinary
- Flavor
- Sweet, Fruity, Earthy
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Glossary
Heat
Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra-Hot, or Super-Hot. This is the simplest way to explore our hot pepper list and get an idea of where things sit. Note that “Medium” is plenty hot here. It contains the likes of jalapeños and serrano peppers, which many with milder tastes find very spicy.
SHU
Scoville heat units. The units by which the Scoville scale is measured (read more about them here). It is the key numerical value of our (or any) hot pepper list.
Min/Max SHU
Even individual chili peppers have a range of heat, depending on where they are grown, how long they’ve matured, and even the amount of sun they’ve received. The minimum SHU is the mildest a pepper could be; the maximum SHU is the hottest possible for the variety.
Median SHU
The number exactly in the middle between the minimum and maximum Scoville heat units of the pepper. This gives us one number by which to compare our jalapeño reference point.
JalRP
Jalapeño reference point. Our hot pepper list gives you a perspective of how hot these peppers really are by comparing them against a reference point most everyone has tried. We offer this data in two ways:
- Decimal: Based on the median heat of the peppers. The jalapeno is “1,” and the other peppers are either less than 1 (less spicy) or above 1 (hotter). As you’ll see, some peppers are much, much hotter than a jalapeño. You can read the hotter pepper numbers as “X times hotter than a jalapeño”. For instance, the median heat of a habanero (at 42.86) is nearly 43 times hotter than the median heat of a jalapeño.
- Range: Based on the minimum and maximum SHUs of the pepper. It shows how the range of potential times hotter/milder given each chili has a range of heat.
Origin
Where the chili pepper has its roots. All chili peppers are native to South and Central America, but here we consider “origin” as where the pepper is now regionally connected or primarily cultivated.
Use
We reference the typical use case: culinary or ornamental. Note, all ornamental peppers are also edible, so consider that when exploring the list. Many, though, are not as flavorful (and often surprisingly spicy) as they are grown for looks instead of flavor or mildness.
Flavor
Our hot pepper list breaks down the overall basic flavor of each chili pepper, using a common glossary of terms: sweet, fruity, citrusy, tropical, smoky, earthy, crisp, floral, nutty, bright, grassy, salty, peppery (as in black peppery), and tangy. This is a simplified description to give you a starting point to consider flavor. We highly recommend clicking through to our pepper profile for more detail on the overall heat and flavor profile of each pepper. As the heat rises on the Scoville scale, it becomes harder to detect flavor nuances, but they are still there.
Other notes
We do use the term “neutral” in flavor. By neutral here, we mean simply a standard fresh pepper taste with no distinct flavor nuance.
This is so cool!
The Warthog pepper is the hottest, and the chocolate primotalii is the second hottest.
Did I miss Datil peppers. I love the back taste sweetness.
This website is a wonderful place 🙂
Made crab-stuffed Ampuis peppers this last summer. Mild, thin-skinned and absolutely fabulous (for a mild pepper). Maybe it makes the next list?
Just made my second order, the first was Holy Trinity and Smoke it Up. This time it’s Sun and Grass and Habanero. The Ancho is unlike the McCormick that I’m used to, but there are probably many styles of growing and smoking this popular pepper. Chipotle has been my favorite, but I’m really liking Guajillo. Looking forward to trying the Aji Amarillo, especially.
Nice Chart! But the scoville units for the Cajun Belle Pepper are wrong most sources I have visited say that they are 100 – 1,000 scoville units, if this could be fixed tha would be amazing
Love this list. It’s useful for figuring out what I want to grow to get the right heat and aroma for sauces and other recipes. Hope you add more varieties.
Hi there, Matt. Great list! However, I can’t seem to find the Armageddon pepper on it?
I was in Fort Mill, SC, visiting friends in February. Visited the Puckerbutt, AKA Carolina Reaper store. Highly recommend, as they have a huge collection of salsas, chiles, and related products. The mustard they sell is killer!!
My husband brought home some roasted “hot pueblo” chiles from the store the other day, and I’ve been unable to find any information about them. They are from Pueblo CO, which I’m guessing is where the name came from. Also, what does roasting chiles do to their flavor/heat profile? I make gallons (literally) of salsa each year, with a mix of fire-roasted and fresh chiles, but am wondering if I’d be better off using just fresh ones.
Love this list! What about the “no heat Habanero” also called Numex Trick-or-Treat Habanero. I am growing it this year and have become quite a fan as it definitely lives up to it’s name! ( I hope the link below works)
https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/50/11/article-p1739.xml#:~:text=The%20cultivar%20name%2C%20NuMex%20Trick,heat%2C%20i.e.%2C%20zero%20SHU.
I searched this website and others, but I cant find a consistent answer: What peppers/cultivars are even used to make hungarian paprika? Chili pepper isn’t too specific, especially since there are so many paprika varieties. My parents always told me it’s the paprika pepper, but it’s obviously not, it’s clearly a bunch of different cultivars of the chili pepper. Sadly, this list didn’t compare the heat level of the different paprika varieties. Is there any way you could add this sort of info to the list, as far as adding paprika names next to the corresponding peppers on this list?… Read more »
There is certainly some lesser known varieties on your list. Interesting read, thanks for posting.
I have a site similar, but with mostly common name chilis.
https://growingchillies.net if your interested
I didn’t see a listing (heat) for Sugar Rush Peach
This one of the best and comprehensive list I have found so far. It has everything in a very easy to read and understand format. Thank you for putting so much time and effort on our behalf.
Juanita
Did you compile this list yourself? It’s GREAT! Thank you so much. I’ve always wanted something like this.
Is there a chance you have this available as a PDF? It is a great resource.
I had about 4 to 5 different types of peppers growing in one small area this year. White Ghost Peppers, Tabasco Peppers, Jalapeno, Cowhorn, Dragon Cayenne and some Bell Peppers as well. I’m hoping next year that I can use the seeds from the Wite Ghost, Dragon Cayenne and the Tabasco Peppers and POSSIBLY plant them together in one small area. Hopefully to MAYBE have a MONSTEROURS little pepper with a big bite… but I can only hope. I’m going to try to put a little stress on the plants as they grow next year. I’ve heard that if the… Read more »
Thank you very much for answering my question. I am going to try another cross pollination with a xtra hot or super hot jalapeno and planting felicity instead of tam this time and adding one more row of the mild peppers to the mix. I have read where the cross pollination could also go in the reverse and tame a hot pepper some degree.
JC
I like to experiment cross pollenating with jalapeno peppers. I have planted a row of hot jalapenos and then planted a row of tams about 10 – 12 inches away and another row of tams 6 – 8 inches away from the first row of tams. Result was hot, medium and mild. Great for making salsas with varying degrees of heat. What degree of SHU pepper do you think would make the most efficient hot pepper to use and would it change spacing between the rows ? Thanks !
JC
You guys havn’t listed Pepper X!