Hatch
Also known as Hatch Chile · New Mexico Green Chile · Hatch Green Chile
The Hatch pepper is the iconic New Mexican green chile, celebrated worldwide for its unique earthy-sweet flavor that comes from the volcanic soil and high-desert climate of the Hatch Valley.
About 1/5.9 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).
Growing
~120 days to maturity
Fruit size
15–25 cm
Flavor & Use
Earthy and slightly sweet with a rich, smoky depth when roasted. The thick walls give it a satisfying bite and make it ideal for peeling after roasting.
Culinary
About
Hatch peppers are long (6–8 inches), tapered, and slightly curved with smooth, glossy skin. They are harvested green for roasting or allowed to ripen to red.
Backstory
Grown exclusively in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico, these chiles have been cultivated for over 100 years. The unique soil and climate give them a signature flavor that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Every year the town of Hatch holds the famous Hatch Chile Festival, drawing thousands of visitors.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreWe don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Hatch?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 875–7,696 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 4,286). 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 Hatch taste like?
- Earthy and slightly sweet with a rich, smoky depth when roasted. The thick walls give it a satisfying bite and make it ideal for peeling after roasting.
- How do I grow Hatch?
- Hatch: about 120 days to maturity, high-desert arid climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Hatch?
- Anaheim, Poblano