NuMex Heritage 6-4

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NuMex Heritage 6-4
NMSU Heritage 6-4; 6-4 Heritage; NuMex 6-4 HeritageEdit
A-L-R-3-019
C. annuum
500 - 1,500
Medium (1,001–15,000 SHU)
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Released 2012 by NMSU Chile Pepper Institute (Dr. Paul Bosland). Re-selected from original 1957 New Mexico 6-4 seed bank. Has 5× more flavor compounds, ~30% higher yield, and more uniform heat than the original. Most commonly found Hatch variety in US supermarkets. NMSU = New Mexico State University breeding program. Distinct from the original New Mexico 6-4.

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How hot is the NuMex Heritage 6-4?

The NuMex Heritage 6-4 measures 500–1,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

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