About NuMex Big Jim
NuMex Big Jim holds record as world’s longest cultivated pepper reaching up to 12 inches. Rating 500-2,500 SHU, these massive peppers offer classic New Mexico flavor with mild heat. Developed by New Mexico State University. Perfect for roasting due to large size. Excellent for chile rellenos – one pepper makes substantial serving. The mild heat allows New Mexico flavor to shine. Prolific producer of huge peppers. Popular at Hatch Chile Festival. Makes impressive amount of roasted green chile from few pods.
Flavor profile
Mild New Mexico flavor
In the kitchen
World's largest - roasting, stuffing
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 75-85 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
Sources
- Website or article PepperFriends — Lista completa delle varietà di Capsicum (opens in a new tab)
- Website or article Wikimedia Commons — C annuum big jim fruits.jpg (opens in a new tab)
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