NuMex Garnet

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NuMex Garnet
NMSU GarnetEdit
A-C-SM-L-2-001RegisteredHow UPN works
C. annuum
500 - 2,500
Crimson/BurgundyEdit
Long/taperedEdit
USAEdit
NMSU Chile Pepper InstituteEdit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

A C. annuum type. Ripens to crimson/burgundy, long/tapered pods. Rates 500–2,500 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily. Originates from 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 Garnet?

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

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