Numex Joe Parker Pepper

Numex Joe Parker is a mild New Mexico roasting chile bred for large harvests of thick-walled fruits with few seeds. It is a classic green chile for roasting, and the peppers are ready to enjoy once they turn from green to red.

At a glance

• Variety: Numex Joe Parker pepper (Capsicum annuum)
• Type: Heirloom New Mexico chile, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Heat: 1,500 to 2,500 SHU (mild to medium)
• Fruit: Long, thick-walled, few seeds
• Sun: Full sun
• Use: Roasting, green chile dishes

Best for

• Roasting for green chile
• Stuffing and chile rellenos
• Salsas and Southwestern dishes
• Large, reliable harvests
• Mild-heat pepper lovers

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost and transplant after the soil has warmed. Space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart in full sun with well-drained soil. Water consistently and harvest green for roasting or let ripen to red for a sweeter chile.

Flavor profile

Mild and rich with the warm, roasted flavor that defines a good New Mexico green chile.

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