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Pepper profile

NuMex Conquistador

Origin
New Mexico, USA
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Green to Red
Pod size
6-8 inches

Scoville heat range

5,000 – 7,000 SHU

Mild heat level

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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