Hatch Red Chile

Description

HATCH RED CHILE (Capsicum annuum)

Transplant | Mid–Late May | Annual

Hatch red chiles are a celebrated Southwestern staple grown from traditional New Mexican chile types, known for their rich, earthy flavor and versatile heat. The long, tapered peppers mature from green to deep red, developing a slightly sweeter, more complex taste as they fully ripen.

Famous for roasting, Hatch chiles offer a smoky depth that enhances salsas, sauces, stews, and classic New Mexican dishes. When dried, they can be ground into flavorful red chile powder or rehydrated for use in sauces.

Highly productive and heat-loving, Hatch red chile plants produce abundant harvests and thrive in warm, sunny conditions.

Growing Details

Spice Level: Medium
Scoville Heat Units: 1,000–8,000 SHU
Harvest: Harvest when peppers turn deep red for full flavor, or pick green earlier for a milder, brighter taste
Plant Spacing: 2 ft
Sun: Full sun
Cold Tolerance: Warm-season crop; plant after danger of frost

Garden Companions

Best planted with:
Basil, tomatoes, onions, carrots, oregano

Benefits:
Companion plants attract beneficial insects and support healthy garden growth.

Avoid planting near:
Fennel, which may inhibit pepper growth.

Pro Growing Tips

• Roast peppers to enhance their signature smoky flavor
• Harvest green or red depending on preferred flavor profile
• Allow red chiles to dry for traditional powders and sauces
• Thrives in warm soil and consistent full sun

Health Highlights

Vitamin-rich peppers
Hatch chiles provide vitamins A and C along with beneficial antioxidants.

Capsaicin benefits
Moderate heat may support metabolism and circulation.

Antioxidant support
Contains beneficial plant compounds that support overall wellness.

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