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Overview
NuMex Big Jim is the classic long green chile of New Mexico, released in 1975 by Dr. Roy Nakayama at New Mexico State University. It became famous as a Guinness record holder for pod length: typical fruit run around 8 inches, and well-grown plants can push individual pods to 12 or 13 inches with walls thick enough to stand up to roasting. Heat is medium, so it works for people who want flavor first. Sow indoors 8 to 10 weeks ahead of the last frost, then move plants into warm, well-drained ground and keep the water steady if you want the biggest pods. The huge size means a single fruit can be stuffed whole for chiles rellenos without cutting it open. Roast over a flame or under the broiler, peel, and freeze the harvest the way Hatch growers do.
Numex Big Jim traits
- Released in 1975 by NMSU breeder Roy Nakayama
- Very long pods, commonly 8 inches and up to 12 or 13
- Thick walls suited to flame roasting and peeling
- Medium heat with classic New Mexico chile flavor
- Needs consistent moisture to size up fully
Good for
- Roasting and peeling
- Chiles rellenos
- Red and green chile sauces
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numex Big Jim this page | — | — | — |
| 'Buena Mulata' Pepper | 75–80 days | — | — |
| Ace | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Aci Sivri | 90 days | — | — |
| Aconcagua | 80 days | — | — |
| Aji Amarillo | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Aji Colorado | 78–85 days | — | — |
Numex Big Jim FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Numex Big Jim?
NuMex Big Jim is the classic long green chile of New Mexico, released in 1975 by Dr. Roy Nakayama at New Mexico State University.
How does Numex Big Jim compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Similar peppers and chilies varieties include 'Buena Mulata' Pepper (75–80 days), Ace (50–70 days), Aci Sivri (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Numex Big Jim good for?
Numex Big Jim is grown for roasting and peeling, chiles rellenos, red and green chile sauces.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
- Types of Hot Chili Pepper: Telling the Groups Apart in the Garden
- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.