# NuMex Centennial

Species: Capsicum annuum.

NuMex Centennial is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from New Mexico, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 80,000–100,000 SHU (Official breeder; typical 90,000). Flavor is bright, fresh, mildly bitter. Used for Primarily ornamental, the small colorful fruit can be used fresh in salads, salsas, and as garnishes for a pop of color and mild heat. Also suitable for roasting, drying. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 3.6 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 80,000–100,000 SHU · Official breeder
  (2009) Growing Produce
  https://www.growingproduce.com/vegetables/holiday-inspired-chile-peppers/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  NuMex Centennial
  https://fataliiseeds.net/product/numex-centennial/

- 1,000–5,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Numex Centennial Pepper
  https://victorygardeners.com/product/numex-centennial-pepper/

- 1,000–5,000 SHU · Unverified
  NuMex Centennial Guide: Heat, Flavor, Uses
  https://pepperscale.com/numex-centennial/

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Official HortScience cultivar release notice by Bosland et al. (1994) detailing origin, description, and characteristics of NuMex Centennial](https://cpi.nmsu.edu/_assets/documents/Centtwilight.full11.pdf)
- [NMSU publication 'The Chile Cultivars of New Mexico State University, 1913–2022' with history and details on NuMex Centennial](https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_circulars/CR706/index.html)
- [Comprehensive guide to heat, flavor, appearance, and uses of NuMex Centennial pepper](https://pepperscale.com/numex-centennial/)
- [Chile Pepper Institute (NMSU) official product page for NuMex Centennial](https://chilepepperinstitute.ecwid.com/NuMex-Centennial-p616747121)
- [Pepper database entry confirming species, origin, and ornamental characteristics](https://pepperrank.com/peppers/numex-centennial/)

## FAQ
### How hot is NuMex Centennial?

Capsi’s sourced range is 80,000–100,000 SHU (Official breeder; typical 90,000). 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 NuMex Centennial taste like?

Bright and fresh flavor with subtle bitterness and mild pungency that increases slightly as the fruit ripens through its color stages. The taste is straightforward and pleasant, though the primary value lies in the ornamental display rather than complex culinary flavor.

### How do I grow NuMex Centennial?

NuMex Centennial: about 95 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for NuMex Centennial?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/numex-centennial
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data