About Barker’s Hot
Barker’s Hot is variety from Texas-New Mexico border region. Rating 6,000-8,000 SHU offers medium heat. Traditional in El Paso and Southern New Mexico. The flavor bridges Texas and New Mexico styles. Excellent for both green and red chile. Very productive and heat-tolerant. Important regional variety. The heat level is moderate. Shows regional variation in Southwestern chiles. Popular in border communities.
Flavor profile
Medium heat
In the kitchen
Texas-New Mexico border cuisine
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 75-85 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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