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New Mexico No. 9

Capsicum annuum

Foundation release that established the New Mexican pod type in the NMSU cultivar history.

Medium 1,000–1,500 SHU
Flavor
Bright green, sweet pepper.
Origin
New Mexico United States
Best uses
canning
Days to maturity
70-95

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Hits immediately, climbs to a moderate peak, and lingers a while, felt across the mouth. Clear, direct

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Sources

  1. The Chile Cultivars of New Mexico State University Released from 1913 to 2016 Danise Coon and Paul W. Bosland / New Mexico State University
  2. The Chile Cultivars of New Mexico State University, 1913–2022 Danise Coon, Stephanie Walker, Dennis Lozada, Ivette Guzman, and Paul W. Bosland / New Mexico State University
  3. The Landrace Chiles of Northern New Mexico Stephanie Walker and Charles Havlik / New Mexico State University