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NuMex Heritage 6-4 Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

NuMex Heritage 6-4 is New Mexico State University's re-selection of the classic New Mexico 6-4 Anaheim-type chile.

Key facts

Days to maturity
85 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

NuMex Heritage 6-4 is New Mexico State University's re-selection of the classic New Mexico 6-4 Anaheim-type chile. Plants with green stems, green leaves and white flowers produce pods about 7 inches long and 2 inches wide, turning from green to red at maturity. Heat is moderate in the long green chile tradition. Maturity is around 85 days from transplant. Roast and peel the green pods for chile sauce, rellenos and freezing, or let them ripen for red chile.

NuMex Heritage 6-4 traits

  • Anaheim-type chile from New Mexico State University
  • Pods about 7 by 2 inches
  • Green ripening to red
  • White flowers and green foliage
  • About 85 days from transplant

Good for

  • Roasting and peeling
  • Green chile sauce
  • Red chile

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
NuMex Heritage 6-4 this page85 days——
Amish Pimiento85 days——
Bellingrath Gardens Purple85 days——
Calrose85 days——
Chervena Chushka85 days——
Hanoi Market Orange85 days——
Hanoi Market Red85 days——

NuMex Heritage 6-4 FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is NuMex Heritage 6-4?

NuMex Heritage 6-4 is New Mexico State University's re-selection of the classic New Mexico 6-4 Anaheim-type chile. Plants with green stems, green leaves and white flowers produce pods about 7 inches long and 2 inches wide, turning from green to red at maturity.

How many days to maturity is NuMex Heritage 6-4?

NuMex Heritage 6-4 is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.

How does NuMex Heritage 6-4 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

NuMex Heritage 6-4: 85 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Amish Pimiento (85 days), Bellingrath Gardens Purple (85 days), Calrose (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is NuMex Heritage 6-4 good for?

NuMex Heritage 6-4 is grown for roasting and peeling, green chile sauce, red chile.

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.

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.

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