Hatch Cert. Joe E. Parker Chile Hot Pepper Seeds

Hatch Cert. Joe E. Parker Chile Hot Pepper Seeds grow one of the most sought-after chiles, certified grown in the Hatch Valley region of New Mexico. The long, thick pods range from 6 to 8 inches and ripen from green to red, usable at both stages with more heat when red. Heat is mild, averaging about 1,000 to 2,500 SHU, generally milder than a jalapeno.

At a glance

• Variety: Joe E. Parker, certified Hatch Valley New Mexico chile
• Type: Non-GMO, mild
• Heat: About 1,000 to 2,500 SHU
• Pods: 6 to 8 inches, long and thick, green to red
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch in trays under lights indoors
• Spacing: 24 inches apart
• Season: Spring

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 indoors in spring, 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 pods green or let them ripen to red for more heat.

Flavor profile

Thick-walled and meaty with a mild, classic roasted Hatch chile flavor.

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.