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Numex Suave Orange Pepper

Scoville heat range

700 – 900 SHU

Mild heat level

About Numex Suave Orange Pepper

Numex Suave Orange Pepper is an ornamental chili pepper with a sweet and fruity flavor profile. This pepper looks as beautiful as it tastes. The plant itself is compact, so it is perfect for growing in containers. The pepper is small, measuring only about an inch long, but it is packed with flavor and a vibrant orange color.

This pepper is native to the state of New Mexico in the United States. It was developed in the early 1990s as part of the Chili Pepper Breeding Program at New Mexico State University. The program was designed to create new chili varieties that were aesthetically pleasing while also being flavorful.

The Numex Suave Orange Pepper has a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating of around 700 – 900, which is relatively mild. This makes it perfect for people who want to enjoy the flavor of chili peppers without worrying about the heat.

The plant itself is small, growing to only about 12 inches tall. It has a bushy growth habit and produces large amounts of fruit. The peppers start out green and then turn a bright orange color as they ripen. They are quite decorative, making them a great addition to any garden or patio.

The Numex Suave Orange Pepper belongs to the species Capsicum annuum. It is part of the same genetic family as sweet peppers and bell peppers.

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