Shuhorn Longhorn
Striking variegated hybrid pepper with ornamental foliage and long slender pods offering moderate heat and cayenne-like flavor. Bred in the US by Matt's Peppers.
About 2.4 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Fruit size
10–20 cm
Flavor & Use
cayenne-like with mild smoky notes
Culinary
About
Shuhorn Longhorn is an interesting cross between Shu Variegated and Thunder Mountain Longhorn, created by Matthew Ohlendorf. Highly attractive plants have variegated white/green foliage with pods that are 4 to 8 inches long. Pods are also variegated before ripening to red. Pods have a cayenne like flavor. This variety is at F5 filial generation, some variance with pod/plant/heat is possible.
Backstory
Developed by Matthew Ohlendorf of Matt's Peppers as a cross between Shu Variegated and Thunder Mountain Longhorn. Currently at F5 generation and still stabilizing.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreWe don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Shuhorn Longhorn?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 50,000–70,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). 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 Shuhorn Longhorn taste like?
- cayenne-like with mild smoky notes
- How do I grow Shuhorn Longhorn?
- Shuhorn Longhorn: temperate to subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Shuhorn Longhorn?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.