NuMex Eclipse

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 300–500 SHU (very mild, barely any heat). Originates from 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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NameNuMex Eclipse

Alternative Name(s)NMSU Eclipse

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-0-021RegisteredHow 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 variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 300–500 SHU (very mild, barely any heat). Originates from 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

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How hot is the NuMex Eclipse?

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

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