NuMex Sandia Select botanical illustration

NuMex Sandia Select

Capsicum annuum

A higher-heat New Mexican cultivar in the NMSU release sequence.

Medium 9,500 SHU
Flavor
Bright green, sweet pepper.
Origin
New Mexico, United States
Best uses
Roasting, Sauces, Drying
Days to maturity
70-95

How the heat plays out

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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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