NuMex Heritage 6-4 Chile Pepper Plant

Developed by New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute, the NuMex 6-4 pepper is a specific variety of chile pepper that was created through a breeding program aimed at producing a mild green chile pepper with excellent flavor. The NuMex Heritage 6-4, which is the most commonly found Hatch variety in supermarkets, is an improved New Mexico green chile with mild heat and great flavor. The original New Mexico 6-4 seed from a 1957 seed bank was used to reselect this variety with all the best attributes. The result has more flavor with higher yields and more uniform heat. All of the improved New Mexico green chile cultivars from New Mexico State University carry the 'NuMex' name.

The NuMex 6-4 pepper is named after its development code, "6-4," and it has gained popularity for its consistent performance, disease resistance, and versatility in cooking. It is known for its medium heat level and is often described as having a rich, earthy flavor. This variety is typically harvested when green, but it can also be allowed to ripen and turn red, at which point it develops a sweeter taste. The NuMex 6-4 pepper is commonly used in a variety of dishes, including salsas, sauces, and traditional New Mexican cuisine.

We specialize in providing plants for the five main Hatch chile varieties: 

• NuMex Joe E. Parker (mild) 
• New Mexico No. 6-4 (mild) 
• NuMex Big Jim (medium)
• Sandia (hot)
• Lumbre (extra hot)