How hot is the Hatch Chile?

The Hatch Chile measures 1,000–8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Hatch Chile

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 1,000–8,000 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily. Originates from New Mexico, USA.

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NameHatch Chile

Alternative Name(s)Hatch New Mexico

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-L-R-4-022

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,000 - 8,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 1,000–8,000 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily. Originates from New Mexico, USA.

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