Mild1,000–1,500 SHU
5–8 in pods · strong, classic flavor
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11 Legendary Hatch Chiles
From mild and flavorful to seriously hot, find your perfect pepper. Most varieties come in a 30-seed packet, 1 oz (about 3,000–4,000 seeds) or 1 lb (about 48,000 seeds).
Very Mild1,000–1,500 SHU
8–12 in pods · 2019 NM taste-off winner
Mild–Medium2,000–2,500 SHU
8–10 in pods · thick meat, small seed core
Medium Hot2,000–2,500 SHU
7–12 in pods · rellenos & red enchilada sauce
Medium Hot500–3,000 SHU
12+ in pods · from the 2011 world-record Big Jim
Hot12,000 SHU
5–9 in pods · spicy Southwest favorite
Hot10,000–14,000 SHU
6–10 in pods · thick meat, dries well
Hot8,000–15,000 SHU
6–8 in pods · a Hatch Valley favorite
X-Hot14,000–20,000 SHU
5–9 in pods · very heavy yielding
X-Hot10,000 SHU
4–7 in pods · adds heat to milder chile
X-Hot12,000+ SHU
4–7 in pods · for serious heat seekers
Heirloom SeedsOpen-pollinated, save your own
High GerminationFresh seed, every season
Non-GMODocumentation available
Hatch GrownFrom the Hatch Valley, NM
Satisfaction GuaranteedQuestions? Contact us
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED
Real Hatch seed, from a real Hatch farm.
“Hatch” is a place, not just a style. Our seed comes from chiles grown in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico — the same heirloom lines local families have roasted every fall for generations.
Sourced from Hatch, NM
Heirloom varieties
Non-GMO
Documentation available
FROM SEED TO ROAST
How to grow Hatch chile
Never grown chile before? Follow these six steps.
- 1
Start seeds indoors
- 8–10 weeks before your last frost
- Sow ¼" deep in seed-starting mix
- Keep soil 80–85°F (a heat mat helps)
- Sprouts in 7–14 days
- 2
Give them light
- 14–16 hours a day
- A grow light 2–3" above the seedlings
- Or your sunniest south window
- Leggy, stretched seedlings need more light
- 3
Toughen them up
- Wait for 4–6 true leaves
- Set outside 1–2 hours a day
- Add more time each day for 7–10 days
- Bring them in on cold nights
- 4
Plant outside
- When nights stay above 55°F
- Full sun, 6–8 hours a day
- 18–24" apart in the garden
- Or one plant per 5-gallon pot
- 5
Water & feed
- Water deeply about once a week
- Let the top inch of soil dry between
- Mix in compost when planting
- Go easy on nitrogen once flowers appear
- 6
Harvest
- Green: about 70–85 days after planting out
- Red: leave on 2–3 weeks longer
- Cut pods off; don't pull them
- Slightly drier soil = hotter chile
Common problems
Seeds won't sprout+
Soil is usually too cool. Chile seeds need 80–85°F, so use a heat mat and give them up to 3 weeks.
Seedlings are tall and floppy+
They need more light. Move the grow light closer or add hours.
Flowers fall off in summer+
Normal in heat over 90°F. Keep watering evenly and new flowers will set when it cools.
Leaves turn yellow+
Often too much water. Let the top inch of soil dry before watering again.
Frequently asked questions
Which variety should I start with?+
For mild, flavorful chile, start with New Mex 6-4 or Giuzeppi. Big Jim Legacy and Big Jim add a little more warmth and make great rellenos. For real heat, try Sandia, Ms. Junie or Joe E. Parker. Rattlesnake, Lumbre and New Lumbre are our X-Hot picks, with Rattlesnake the hottest of all.
Can I grow Hatch chile outside New Mexico?+
Yes. Hatch chiles grow well anywhere with a warm, sunny summer. In shorter seasons, start seeds indoors early and choose your sunniest spot.
What sizes do you offer?+
30-seed packets ($7.99), 1 ounce ($40.00) and 1 pound ($320.00) for every variety. The 2011 World Record Big Jim comes in 10-seed packets ($20.00).
Are these seeds heirloom and non-GMO?+
Yes. Every variety is heirloom, open-pollinated, untreated and non-GMO, and documentation is available on request.
Is there a guarantee?+
Yes. Every order is backed by our Satisfaction Guarantee. If you have any problem with your seeds, contact us.