How hot is the NuMex Suave?

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

NuMex Suave

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NuMex = New Mexico State University (NMSU) breeding program.

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NameNuMex Suave

Alternative Name(s)NMSU Suave

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/BreederDr. Bosland (NMSU)

Immature Color(s)Not set

Further InformationEdit

NuMex = New Mexico State University (NMSU) breeding program.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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