Jalapeño NuMex Pinata

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 2,500–8,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite. From New Mexico, USA. Credited to NMSU Chile Pepper Institute. Part of NMSU's NuMex breeding program, which has released dozens of improved New Mexico chile varieties.

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NameJalapeño NuMex Pinata

Alternative Name(s)Jalapeno NuMex Pinata

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-4-009RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,500 - 8,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 2,500–8,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite. From New Mexico, USA. Credited to NMSU Chile Pepper Institute. Part of NMSU's NuMex breeding program, which has released dozens of improved New Mexico chile varieties.

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

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How hot is the Jalapeño NuMex Pinata?

The Jalapeño NuMex Pinata measures 2,500–8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

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