NuMex Cinco de Mayo

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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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NameNuMex Cinco de Mayo

Alternative Name(s)NMSU Cinco de Mayo

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-0-020RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)300 - 500

Heat LevelMild (1–1,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionUSA

Discoverer/BreederNMSU Chile Pepper Institute

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

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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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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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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