NuMex Starburst

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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 10,000–30,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Originates from New Mexico, USA. Developed by NMSU Chile Pepper Institute. Developed at New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute, one of the world's premier pepper research programs.

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NameNuMex Starburst

Alternative Name(s)NuMex Starbust; NMSU Starbust; NMSU Starburst

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-5-038RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 30,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionUSA

Discoverer/BreederNMSU Chile Pepper Institute

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 10,000–30,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Originates from New Mexico, USA. Developed by NMSU Chile Pepper Institute. Developed at New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute, one of the world's premier pepper research programs.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the NuMex Starburst?

The NuMex Starburst measures 10,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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