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Pepper profile

NuMex Joe E Parker

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

Scoville heat range

4,000 – 6,000 SHU

Mild heat level

About NuMex Joe E Parker

NuMex Joe E Parker is classic New Mexico green chile. Rating 4,000-6,000 SHU offers mild heat. One of most popular varieties in New Mexico. Excellent for roasting and freezing. The flavor is classic New Mexico – earthy and sweet. Can be used green or allowed to ripen to red. Very productive and reliable. Essential in New Mexican cuisine. The mild heat is perfect for green chile sauce. Commercial standard in Hatch region.

Flavor profile

Mild heat

In the kitchen

New Mexico green chile, roasting

Growing information

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

Sources

  1. Website or article Know The Pepper — Ultimate Pepper Heat Database (opens in a new tab)

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