# Shuhorn Longhorn

Species: Capsicum annuum.

Shuhorn Longhorn is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Texas, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 50,000–70,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is cayenne-like with mild smoky notes. Used for drying, chili powder, sauces, fresh consumption, ornamental. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 2.4 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 50,000–70,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Secret Seed Cartel
  https://www.secretseedcartel.com/products/shuhorn-longhorn-pepper-seedd

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Product page with breeder info, cross details, appearance, and flavor description](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/shuhorn-longhorn)
- [Detailed product page including SHU range, plant height, growth habit, and pod characteristics](https://www.secretseedcartel.com/products/shuhorn-longhorn-pepper-seedd)
- [Official breeder product page by Matthew Ohlendorf (Matt's Peppers) confirming F5 generation, cross, variegated foliage, and striped pods](https://www.mattspeppers.com/product-page/shuhorn-longhorn-2)

## 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.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/shuhorn-longhorn
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data