Chimayo Red Peppers

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About Chimayo Red Peppers

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.

Recipes With Pepper

Albóndigas Soup
Arugula, Chicken & Strawberry
Asian-Style Fried Rice
Breakfast Omelette
Broccoli Chicken
Cabbage & Cucumber
Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
Chicken & Vegetable Shish Kabob
Chicken Crepes
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Madeira
Chicken Shawarma
Cilantro Chicken
Classic Steakhouse Salad
Copycat Panera Turkey BLT
Cucumber and Avocado Bites
Drunken Ribeye Steak
Eggs Benedict
Frittata
Garlic Herb Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
German Potato Salad
Green Bean Sauté
Green Chile Sauce
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Aioli
Harvest Harmony Salad
Hot & Sour Soup
Huevos con Chorizo y Papas
Immune Boosting Chicken Soup
Layered Taco Salad
Lemon Herb Roasted Artichokes
Lemon Parmesan Arugula
Lemony Pear With Vinaigrette
Margherita Pizza
Mexican Rice
Orange Chicken
Pear Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Prime Rib
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Shepard's Pie
Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Tepary Bean & Herb Stew
Tomato & Cucumber
Traditional Baked Beans
Veggies With Mixed Greens

Usage Tips

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

Wellness

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