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Pepper profile

NuMex Garnet

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

Scoville heat range

3,000 – 5,000 SHU

Mild heat level

About NuMex Garnet

NuMex Garnet is New Mexico red chile variety. Rating 3,000-5,000 SHU offers mild heat. Developed by New Mexico State University for deep red color. The garnet-red color is prized for red chile sauce. Excellent for grinding into powder. Mild heat allows generous use. Very productive plants. Essential for authentic New Mexico red chile. The color is particularly vibrant. Popular commercial variety in New Mexico. Makes beautiful red chile products.

Flavor profile

Mild with sweet notes

In the kitchen

New Mexico red chile, grinding

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
75-85 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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