# Fresno

Also known as Fresno Chile, Fresno Pepper, Fresno Chili, Red Fresno Chile, Red Jalapeño (informal).
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Fresno is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from California, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 25,500 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 25,500). Flavor is fruity, bright, slightly sweet, tangy, clean heat. Used for fresh salsas, pickled slices, nachos, tacos, burritos. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 25,500 SHU · Lab-verified
  Mona Mohamed Abdel Magied, Nadia Abdel Rahman Salama, Marwa Rashad Ali (2014) Journal of Food and Nutrition Research · HPLC
  DOI: 10.12691/jfnr-2-11-15
  https://doi.org/10.12691/jfnr-2-11-15

- 2,500–10,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  PepperScale (2,500–10,000 SHU), Chili Pepper Madness, Wikipedia, Specialty Produce (Red Fresno), Eater

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [https://pepperscale.com/fresno-pepper/](https://pepperscale.com/fresno-pepper/)
- [https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-heat-chili-peppers/fresno-chili-peppers/](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-heat-chili-peppers/fresno-chili-peppers/)
- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresno_chile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresno_chile)
- [https://www.eater.com/2018/7/11/17537702/fresno-chili-pepper-history-taste](https://www.eater.com/2018/7/11/17537702/fresno-chili-pepper-history-taste)
- [https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Red_Fresno_Chile_Peppers_8101.php](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Red_Fresno_Chile_Peppers_8101.php)

## FAQ
### How hot is Fresno?

Capsi’s sourced range is 25,500 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 25,500). 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 Fresno taste like?

Bright and fruity with a crisp, juicy bite and clean heat. More vibrant and slightly sweeter than a typical jalapeño, especially when fully red and ripe.

### How do I grow Fresno?

Fresno: about 75 days to maturity, warm climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Fresno?

jalapeño (milder, near-identical appearance), serrano (hotter, similar crispness)

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