# Cubanelle

Also known as Cubanelle Pepper, Cuban Pepper.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Cubanelle is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Caribbean (Cuba), Italy. Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000 SHU (Official breeder; typical 1,000). Flavor is sweet, mild, tangy, peppery. Used for frying, sautéing, Italian dishes, sandwiches, pizza toppings. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/25 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 1,000 SHU · Official breeder
  UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida
  https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/peppers-by-scoville-units/

- 100–1,000 SHU · Unverified
  PepperScale
  https://pepperscale.com/cubanelle-pepper/

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [https://pepperscale.com/cubanelle-pepper/](https://pepperscale.com/cubanelle-pepper/)
- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubanelle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubanelle)
- [https://www.rareseeds.com/pepper-sweet-cubanelle](https://www.rareseeds.com/pepper-sweet-cubanelle)
- [https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/peppers-by-scoville-units/](https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/peppers-by-scoville-units/)
- [https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-are-cubanelle-peppers-4776455](https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-are-cubanelle-peppers-4776455)
- [https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Cubanelle_Peppers_118.php](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Cubanelle_Peppers_118.php)
- [https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/ec-1227-grow-your-own-peppers](https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/ec-1227-grow-your-own-peppers)

## FAQ
### How hot is Cubanelle?

Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000 SHU (Official breeder; typical 1,000). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Cubanelle taste like?

Sweet and tangy with a mild peppery finish and crisp texture. Ideal for sautéing — the thin skin blisters beautifully.

### How do I grow Cubanelle?

Cubanelle: about 65 days to maturity, warm subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Cubanelle?

Anaheim, bell pepper

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/cubanelle
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data