Chimayo Red Peppers

Plant Profile

Chimayo Red Peppers

About

Named after Chimayo, a small town in Northern New Mexico, the heat level of this pepper is medium hot.
  • Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
  • Common Name: Chimayo Red Peppers
  • Family: Solanaceae
  • Germination: 2 to 6 weeks
  • Sunlight: Full sun for at least 6 h
  • Heirloom
  • Maturity: 80 to 95 days
  • Non-GMO
  • Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
  • Seed Depth: 1/4 to 1/2 inch
  • Size: 3 to 4-inch fruits
  • Spacing: 3 to 4 feet

Companion Plants

Consider planting chile peppers along garden borders to keep flying pests away.
  • Basil
  • Carrots
  • Eggplant
  • Geraniums
  • Onions
  • Tomatoes

Harvesting Information

Allow fruit to ripen until red and wear gloves when harvesting.

Usage Tips

This pepper can be dried to make chile powder. Also used for flakes, decorative ristras, and red chile sauce.

Wellness