NuMex Cinco de Mayo

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NuMex Cinco de Mayo
NMSU Cinco de MayoEdit
A-L-R-2-057
C. annuum
300 - 500
Mild (1–1,000 SHU)
RedEdit
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A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 300–500 SHU — very mild, barely any heat. From New Mexico, USA. Developed by 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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How hot is the NuMex Cinco de Mayo?

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

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