# Hatch

Also known as Hatch Chile, New Mexico Green Chile, Hatch Green Chile.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Hatch is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from New Mexico, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 875–7,696 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 4,286). Flavor is earthy, sweet, smoky, slightly fruity, roasted flavor. Used for roasted green chiles, salsas, stews, enchiladas, quesadillas. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/5.9 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 875–7,696 SHU · Lab-verified
  Dennis N. Lozada, Danise L. Coon, Ivette Guzmán, Paul W. Bosland (2021) Scientia Horticulturae · HPLC
  DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110088
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110088

- 900–9,500 SHU · Official breeder
  Danise Coon, Stephanie Walker, Dennis Lozada, Ivette Guzman, and Paul W. Bosland NMSU Circular 706 · HPLC
  https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_circulars/CR706/index.html

- 1,000–8,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Hatch Pepper Guide: Heat, Flavor, Uses
  https://pepperscale.com/hatch-peppers/

- 1,000–8,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Hatch Chile Peppers: All About Them
  https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/hatch-chili-peppers/

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Hatch pepper guide: heat range, flavor, appearance, uses, history](https://pepperscale.com/hatch-peppers/)
- [Chili Pepper Madness: Hatch details, flavor, culinary applications](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/hatch-chili-peppers/)
- [Wikipedia New Mexico chile entry covering Hatch Valley definition and cultivars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_chile)
- [NMSU Chile Cultivars of New Mexico State University (SHU, pod traits, breeders)](https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_circulars/CR706/index.html)
- [NMSU H-230: Growing Chiles in New Mexico (cultivation data for New Mexican types)](https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_h/H230/)
- [Hatch Green Chile site: origin, heat, flavor, terroir facts](https://hatch-green-chile.com/pages/what-are-hatch-chiles)
- [Chile Pepper Institute nutritional overview for green chiles](https://cpi.nmsu.edu/chile-info/nutrition-and-food-science-pages/nutritional-information.html)

## 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

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/hatch
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data