Pepper Chile Hatch NuMex Heritage Big Jim Organic Seed Pack

Description

Experience the rich, authentic flavor of New Mexico with ‘NuMex Heritage Big Jim Hatch Chiles’. These chiles are known for their improved taste, thicker flesh, and consistent heat, perfect for fire roasting or making classic Hatch Valley recipes. With larger, more flavorful pods than the original NuMex Big Jim, this variety promises an exceptional harvest. This improved variety boasts 9,000 SHU which is spicier than the average hatch chile.

Days to Maturity: 70-75 Days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Type: Under 9000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper (Learn more)

Native: Americas

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual

Exposure: Full Sun

Plant Dimensions: 18″–24″ tall

Variety Info: 6″-8″ long (but can often reach 12″ long), 1 ½”-2″ wide, thick-walled green peppers, turning to red when mature. Developed at New Mexico State University, this hatch chile is hotter than the average hatch at 9,000 SHU.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive