NuMex Heritage 6-4
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.
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.






