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Grow a bold Southwestern classic with Sandia Hot Pepper, a traditional New Mexico–type chili pepper known for its long, smooth pods, noticeably hot heat, and rich, earthy chili flavor. Sandia peppers are hotter than many New Mexico varieties, making them a favorite for gardeners who want serious heat with classic green chile flavor.
Sandia peppers are commonly harvested green for roasting or allowed to ripen red for drying and powder. They are widely used for roasting, chile sauces, enchiladas, salsas, drying, ristras, and spice blends. Plants are vigorous and productive, thriving in warm climates, and perform well in home gardens, raised beds, and containers.
You will receive:
✔️ 25 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, non-GMO
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful planting
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Sandia Hot Pepper
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Plant Type: Annual vegetable
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Plant Height: 24–36 inches
Pepper Length: 6–8 inches
Days to Harvest: 70–80 days (green), 85–95 days (red)
Harvest Season: Summer to early fall
Cold Stratification: Not required
Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, containers, New Mexico–style chili growing, roasting peppers, and drying peppers.
Sandia – Hot Pepper 25 Seeds | New Mexico Chili | Hot Heat | Excellent for Roasting, Drying & Ristras
$9.99