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Capsicum annuum 'Chimayo'
Pepper, Chimayo
An heirloom chilegrown for generations in the Chimayo Valley of northern New Mexico. This native strain has fantastic red chile flavor. At first it tastes sweet and then medium hot.Let them get fully red before harvest. Great dried for Chili powder. 4,000 to 6,000 Scoville Heat Units.
- Famous New Mexico heirloom with complex flavor
- Mild to medium hot depending on strain and season
- Thin-walled red pods dry beautifully
- Excellent for ristras, powder, and Southwestern cooking
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 30-48 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 50 to 95°F
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Capsicum annuum 'Chimayo'
Peppers need full sun, warm soil, and steady feeding for best yields. Transplant only after nights stay warm, mulch to conserve moisture, and avoid overwatering. Harvest sweet peppers at size or full color; hot peppers often intensify in flavor as they ripen.