Hatch Cert. Big Jim Legacy Chile Hot Pepper Seeds

Hatch Cert. Big Jim Legacy Chile Hot Pepper Seeds grow a prized, versatile chile certified grown in the Hatch Valley region of New Mexico. The large pods reach 8 to 12 inches and ripen from green to red, usable at both stages with more heat when red. Heat runs about 500 to 3,000 SHU depending on climate, generally milder than a jalapeno.

At a glance

• Variety: Big Jim Legacy, certified Hatch Valley New Mexico chile
• Type: Non-GMO, mild to medium
• Heat: About 500 to 3,000 SHU
• Pods: 8 to 12 inches, green to red
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Spacing: 24 inches apart
• Season: Spring or fall

Best for

• Roasting and chile rellenos
• Green and red chile sauces
• Southwest and New Mexican cooking
• Gardeners wanting authentic Hatch chile
• Freezing roasted pods for year-round use

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in spring or fall, then transplant into full sun, spacing plants 24 inches apart in a single row or wide-row block. Keep the bed weed-free with steady moisture and harvest green or let pods ripen to red for more heat.

Flavor profile

Meaty and full-flavored with a mild, smoky warmth that deepens as the pods turn red.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company on a mission of helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.

Always wear proper protective equipment when handling hot pepper seeds.