NuMex Halloween

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A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 500–2,500 SHU (mild heat that most people can handle easily). Originates from New Mexico, USA. Bred 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 Halloween

Alternative Name(s)Halloween Ornamental; NMSU Halloween

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-2-015RegisteredHow 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 type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 500–2,500 SHU (mild heat that most people can handle easily). Originates from New Mexico, USA. Bred 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 Halloween?

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

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