NuMex Chinese New Year
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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 300–500 SHU, which means very mild, barely any heat. Roots trace to 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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NuMex Chinese New Year
NMSU Chinese New Year
A-R-SM-L-0-018RegisteredHow UPN works
300 - 500
Red
Long/tapered
NMSU Chile Pepper Institute
Green/Mustard
Further InformationEdit
A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 300–500 SHU, which means very mild, barely any heat. Roots trace to 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 Oct 5, 2026
