NuMex Sunrise

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NuMex Sunrise

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NuMex Sunrise
Eclipse; NMSU Sunrise; Sunset; NuMex SunsetEdit
A-O-SM-L-0-003RegisteredHow UPN works
C. annuum
300 - 500
OrangeEdit
Long/taperedEdit
USAEdit
NMSU Chile Pepper InstituteEdit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to orange, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 300–500 SHU — very mild, barely any heat. Originates from New Mexico, USA. From the work of NMSU Chile Pepper Institute. Part of NMSU's NuMex breeding program, which has released dozens of improved New Mexico chile varieties.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

How hot is the NuMex Sunrise?

The NuMex Sunrise measures 300–500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

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