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Pepper Seeds - Hot Pepper - NuMex Heritage 6-4

Light the grill and taste New Mexico at home, broad-shouldered pods, silky skins, family-friendly heat, weeknight easy.
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NuMex Heritage 6-4 is the classic New Mexico green chile refined for flavor and uniformity. Reselected at New Mexico State University, this Capsicum annuum variety is a Sweet pepper with gentle warmth, bright green-chile aroma, and a clean, lightly sweet finish that fits everyday cooking.

Plants are sturdy and productive, typically 2–3 feet tall with an upright, branching habit that loads stems with fruit. Pods are long and smooth, usually 6–8 inches, with broad shoulders, a graceful taper, and a blunt tip. Thick walls blister and peel beautifully when roasted. Harvest green for the signature New Mexico flavor, or let pods ripen to deep red for drying into mild, richly colored flakes and powders.

On the palate, NuMex Heritage 6-4 offers classic green-chile character: fresh green notes, mild sweetness, and soft heat in the low thousands of Scoville units. The warmth lifts a dish without overpowering it. It is ideal for roasting, stuffing, and slicing into enchiladas, green chile stew, burgers, breakfast eggs, and any recipe that calls for roasted green chile.

In the pantry, the uniform shape and thicker flesh make processing easy. Roast, sweat, and peel, then freeze in strips, chop for salsas, or dry red pods for a smooth, pleasantly sweet chile powder. Reliable yields, easy peeling, and consistent pods make NuMex Heritage 6-4 a dependable workhorse for both backyard cooks and serious chile fans.

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Minimum Seed Count
50
Heat
Hot
Scoville Heat Units
800–3,000 SHU
Soil pH
6.0–6.5
Soil Type
Loamy
Sunlight
Full sun
Plant Spacing
18 in
Row Spacing
24 in
Support
Stake
Ideal Soil Temp
80–90°F
Seed Depth
1/4 in
Sprouts in
10-21 Days
Life Cycle
Annual
Frost Hardy
Tender
Scientific Name
Capsicum annuum
Maturity
80-89 Days (from transplant)
Grow Location
In-ground bed, Raised bed, Containers, Greenhouse, High Tunnel, Community garden
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Our seeds are grown and sourced from the US. They're then packed and shipped from Colerain NC.

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Soil Readiness

for Pepper Plants (Capsicum spp.)

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Tip: Arid/alkaline regions (e.g., AZ, NM, UT, parts of CA) often use Olsen (bicarbonate) for phosphorus.
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