NuMex Series Hot Peppers

Lumbre Hatch XX Pepper grows productive pepper plants with outstanding flavor, strong growth, and dependable harvests throughout the growing season.

NuMex 6-4 Pepper grows productive pepper plants with outstanding flavor, strong growth, and dependable harvests throughout the growing season.

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Big Jim Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 12" long by 2 ¾" wide Anaheim peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when they mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety developed by New Mexico State University. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635876. A variety from the USA.

NuMex Cajohn Serrano Pepper grows productive pepper plants with outstanding flavor, strong growth, and dependable harvests throughout the growing season.

95 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Centennial Pepper. The plant produces good yields of ¾" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from purple, to yellow, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A beautiful ornamental hot pepper plant. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Chinese New Year Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small bullet shaped hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright in clusters, and turn from green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, and green leaves, and white flowers. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental plant suitable for containers, pots, patios, hanging baskets, and small gardens. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Christmas Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, are bullet-shaped, and turn from light green to red. These dwarf ornamental plants are perfect for the holidays. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, and small gardens where space is very limited! This variety was developed by the New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Cinco de Mayo Pepper. The plant produces high yields of long thin Cayenne peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from yellow to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental plant suitable for containers. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of 5" long by 1 ½" wide Anaheim-type hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Grown fo

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Easter Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. They are hot and turn from lavender, light yellow, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Grows in clusters of 4 to 6 peppers. Does well in hot and humid environments. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental suitable for containers, pots, patios, and small gardens. Drought Tolerant. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Espanola Improved Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 6" long Anaheim peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Garnet Paprika Pepper. The plant produces high yields of Paprika peppers. Peppers have little to no heat and turn from green to red when they mature. Great for making Paprika powder. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Halloween Pepper. The plant produces high yields of bullet shaped orange hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from black to orange when mature. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental plant that is perfect for the Halloween holiday. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, hanging baskets, and small gardens. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Heritage 6-4 Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 7" long by 2" wide Anaheim peppers. This is an improved variety of the NuMex 6-4 with a consistent medium heat level. The plant yields 10% more peppers than the old NuMex 6-4 and has 5 times more flavor compounds. Peppers are medium-hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A perfect variety for frying, stuffing, or using fresh green or dried red. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Heritage Big Jim Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 12" long by 2 ¾" wide Anaheim peppers. This is an improved variety of the Big Jim with a consistent hot heat level. The plant yields 10% more peppers than the old Big Jim variety and contains 5 times as many flavor compounds. It is a rehabilitated version of the original NuMex Big Jim, released in 1975. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

70 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Jalmundo Pepper. This early maturing plant produces good yields of jumbo Jalapeno peppers. Peppers are medium hot and turn from green to red when mature and have white flowers. These large Jalapeno peppers are used for making poppers, breaded and deep fried Jalapeno stuffed with cheese that is popular appetizer throughout the country. It was developed by hybridization between the Keystone Resistant Giant Bell Pepper and the Early Jalapeno Hot Pepper. A variety developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 17,000.

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Joe E Parker Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 7" long by 1 ½" wide Anaheim peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Las Cruces Cayenne Peppers. The plant produces high yields of long Cayenne peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Disease Resistance: BCTV.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeno Pepper. The plant produces high yields of orange Jalapeno peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from green to lemon yellow when mature. The color is stunning and really pops out and is great for landscaping or border gardens. Excellent for salsa, pickling, or making hot sauce. Suitable for containers and small gardens. Does well in hot climates. Heat Tolerant. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Lumbre Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 7" long by 1" wide Anaheim peppers. Peppers are very hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green l

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Memorial Day Pepper. The plant produces high yields of ornamental peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, round and turn from ivory to yellow. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental plant that is perfect for the holidays. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, hanging baskets, and small gardens, Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Mirasol Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 3" long by ¾" long hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thick flesh, grow upright in clusters, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. It has a pungent flavor with a hint of strawberry. A variety developed in 1993 by New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 7,000.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Orange Spice Jalapeno Pepper. The plant produces high yields of orange Jalapeno hot peppers. NuMex Orange Spice Jalapeno Pepper is a colorful, hot jalapeño pepper variety developed by New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute. It was released around 2015 as part of the NuMex Spice series, which also includes NuMex Lemon Spice Pepper and NuMex Pumpkin Spice Pepper. The peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from green to tangerine orange when mature. Excellent for salsa, pickling, or making hot sauce. Suitable for containers and small gardens. It does well in hot climates. United States Department of Agriculture, NA 87739. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Pinata Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3" long x 1" wide Jalapeno peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from bright green, to bright yellow, to orange, and to red when mature. Make colorful hot pickled peppers all from just one plant. Excellent choice for home gardens. It was developed in 1978 by Dr. Paul Bosland of New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 52,000.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Primavera Pepper. The plant produces good yields of large Jalapeno peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent fresh or pickled. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 602970. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Pumpkin Spice Jalapeno Pepper. The plant produces high yields of bright orange Jalapeno peppers. It is a colorful jalapeño pepper variety developed and released by New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute in 1995. It is part of a series including NuMex Lemon Spice Pepper and NuMex Orange Spice Pepper. The peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from green to bright orange when mature. A beautiful plant with pumpkin orange peppers that is perfect for the Halloween holiday. Suitable for containers and small gardens. Does well in hot climates. Hot Tolerant. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex R Naky Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 6" long Anaheim peppers. Peppers are very mild and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for roasting or stuffing. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. This variety developed by Dr. Nakayama of the New Mexico State University in 1985. It was cross-breed between the Rio Grande 21 and the New Mexico 6-4. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Sandia Select Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 7" long Anaheim peppers. Peppers are medium hot and turn from dark green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling or drying. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety developed in 2014 by New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 9,500.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex St Patrick's Day Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, are bullet-shaped, and turn from green to orange when mature. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental pepper with different colors that are perfect for the holidays. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, and small gardens. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

100+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. NuMex Suave Orange Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2 ½” long by 1 ½” wide Habanero peppers. The peppers are mildly hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. This new variety is not as hot as the traditional Habanero peppers. It has the same flavor and aroma as the Habanero peppers. An excellent seasoning pepper. A variety developed by the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 800.

100+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. NuMex Suave Red Pepper. The plant produces good yields of Habanero peppers, but without extreme heat. It is a mild pepper variety developed by the New Mexico State University Chile Pepper Institute. It offers the distinctive, fruity, aromatic, and complex flavor of a habanero but with very low heat. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. This new variety is not as hot as the traditional Habanero peppers. It has the same flavor and aroma as the Habanero peppers. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 800

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Summer Solstice Pepper. The small dwarf plant produces high yields of bullet shaped yellow hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to various shades of yellow when they mature. The beautiful ornamental peppers are edible and suitable for containers and small gardens. Does well in hot climates. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Sunburst Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3 ¼" long by ¾" wide Cayenne peppers. Peppers grow upright and turn from green to orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Developed by New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Thanksgiving Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, are bullet-shaped, and turn from ivory to orange when mature. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental pep

95 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. NuMex Trick or Treat Habanero Pepper. The plant produces high yields of orange Habanero peppers. It is a no-heat Habanero pepper variety that looks and smells like a classic orange Habanero but lacks the intense capsaicin heat, making it ideal for people who want the fruity, aromatic flavor without the burn. They turn from green to orange when they mature. The flavor and aroma of the pepper are comparable to those of a hot habanero. Excellent for salsa. Suitable for containers and small gardens. It does well in hot climates. Heat Tolerant. It was developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

85 days. Capsicum frutescens. Open Pollinated. NuMex Twilight Pepper. The plant produces good yields of ¾" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have thin flesh, grow upright in clusters, and turn from purple, to yellow, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Suitable for growing in pots or containers. Great small Ornamental pepper plant for patio. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 631149. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Valentine's Day Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. Peppers grow upright, are bullet shaped, and turn from ivory to red when mature. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental plant that is abundant in different colors that are perfect for the holidays. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, hanging baskets, and small gardens. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Veteran's Day Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from purple to orange when mature. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental pepper. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, hanging baskets, and small gardens. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

NuMex Chili Pepper grows productive pepper plants with outstanding flavor, strong growth, and dependable harvests throughout the growing season.