Hatch Cert. Big Jim Chile Hot Pepper Seeds

Hatch Cert. Big Jim Chile Hot Pepper Seeds grow one of the most sought-after chiles, certified grown in the Hatch Valley region of New Mexico. The large pods reach 7 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, certified Hatch Valley New Mexico chile
• Type: Non-GMO, mild to medium
• Heat: About 500 to 3,000 SHU
• Pods: 7 to 12 inches, green to red
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch in trays under lights
• Spacing: 24 inches apart
• Season: Spring or summer

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 trays under lights, then transplant into full sun once night temperatures stay above 50F, 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

Rich, meaty, and mildly spicy with the classic roasted Hatch chile flavor that deepens as it reddens.

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.