NuMex College

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 500–2,500 SHU (mild heat that most people can handle easily). Originates from New Mexico, USA. Developed by NMSU Chile Pepper Institute. Developed at New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute, one of the world's premier pepper research programs.

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NameNuMex College

Alternative Name(s)NMSU College

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-2-013RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500 - 2,500

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 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 variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 500–2,500 SHU (mild heat that most people can handle easily). Originates from New Mexico, USA. Developed by NMSU Chile Pepper Institute. Developed at New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute, one of the world's premier pepper research programs.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the NuMex College?

The NuMex College measures 500–2,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

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