# Acoma Pueblo Chile Pepper

Also known as Acoma Pepper, Acoma Chile, Acoma Pueblo Pepper.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Acoma Pueblo Chile Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 5,000–15,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, nutty, pungent, rich depth. Used for salsas, stews, roasted meats, sauces, stuffed dishes. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/2.5 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 5,000–15,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Acoma Pueblo Pepper
  https://rebecvalleyfarm.com/product/acoma-pueblo-pepper/

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [Wikipedia: New Mexico chile entry detailing Acoma Pueblo variety](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_chile)
- [Reimer Seeds: Acoma Pepper product description and growing info](https://www.reimerseeds.com/acoma-pepper-seeds)
- [Rebec Valley Farm: Acoma Pueblo Pepper details and Scoville range](https://rebecvalleyfarm.com/product/acoma-pueblo-pepper/)
- [Super Hot Chiles: Acoma Pepper seeds product information and history](https://www.superhotchiles.com/product/acoma-pepper-10-seeds/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Acoma Pueblo Chile Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 5,000–15,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Acoma Pueblo Chile Pepper taste like?

Rich depth with fruity and nutty tones alongside a lightly flavorful pungency.

### How do I grow Acoma Pueblo Chile Pepper?

Acoma Pueblo Chile Pepper: about 85 days to maturity, arid climate, full sun, hardiness zones 5-11.

### What can I substitute for Acoma Pueblo Chile Pepper?

Hatch chile, Anaheim pepper, New Mexico green chile

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/acoma-pueblo-chile-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data