NuMex Christmas

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NuMex Christmas
Christmas Ornamental; NMSU ChristmasEdit
A-R-SM-L-0-019RegisteredHow UPN works
C. annuum
300 - 500
RedEdit
Long/taperedEdit
USAEdit
NMSU Chile Pepper InstituteEdit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 300–500 SHU (very mild, barely any heat). Roots trace to New Mexico, USA. From the work of 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

How hot is the NuMex Christmas?

The NuMex Christmas measures 300–500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

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