How hot is the NuMex Lemon Spice?

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

NuMex Lemon Spice

Entry Completeness80%

Further InformationEdit

NuMex = New Mexico State University (NMSU) breeding program. Giant-podded selection.

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NameNuMex Lemon Spice

Alternative Name(s)NMSU Lemon Spice; NuMex Lemon Spice Giant; NMSU Lemon Spice Giant; Jalapeño NuMex Lemon Spice; Jalapeno NuMex Lemon Spice

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)Not issued yetNeeds mature color first.How UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500 - 2,500

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Not set

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionUSA

Discoverer/BreederNMSU Chile Pepper Institute

Immature Color(s)Not set

Further InformationEdit

NuMex = New Mexico State University (NMSU) breeding program. Giant-podded selection.

LinksEdit

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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