About NuMex Conquistador
NuMex Conquistador is dual-purpose New Mexico variety. Rating 5,000-7,000 SHU offers medium heat. Excellent for both green and red chile. Developed by New Mexico State University. Very productive and disease-resistant. The flavor is classic New Mexico. Perfect heat level for versatile use. Popular commercial variety. Good color when dried. Shows successful breeding for dual-purpose use.
Flavor profile
Medium heat
In the kitchen
New Mexico green and red chile
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 75-85 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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