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Pepper profile

Barker’s Hot

Origin
New Mexico/Texas
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Green to Red
Pod size
5-7 inches

Scoville heat range

6,000 – 8,000 SHU

Mild heat level

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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