Hatch Cert. New Mex 6-4 Chile Hot Pepper Seeds

Hatch Cert. New Mex 6-4 Chile Hot Pepper Seeds grow a classic, sought-after certified Hatch Valley chile prized for flavor and versatility. The long, thick pods range from 5 to 8 inches and ripen from green to red, usable at both stages with more heat when red. Heat is mild, averaging about 1,200 to 5,000 SHU.

At a glance

• Variety: New Mexico 6-4, certified Hatch Valley chile
• Type: Non-GMO, mild
• Heat: About 1,200 to 5,000 SHU
• Pods: 5 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 a classic 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

Mild, smooth, and meaty with the well-balanced roasted flavor that made this a Hatch standard.

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.