# NuMex R Naky

Also known as NuMex R. Naky, NuMex Paprika R. Naky, R Naky.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

NuMex R Naky is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from New Mexico, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 260–760 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 510). Flavor is mild, slightly fruity, bell pepper-like, sweet. Used for paprika powder, roasting, stuffing, drying for flakes, sauces and stews. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/49 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 260–760 SHU · Lab-verified
  Roy M. Nakayama and Frank B. Matta (1985) HortScience 20(5):961-962
  DOI: 10.21273/HORTSCI.20.5.961
  https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.20.5.961

- 260–760 SHU · Official breeder
  Danise Coon, Stephanie Walker, Dennis Lozada, Ivette Guzman, and Paul W. Bosland NMSU Circular 706
  https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_circulars/CR706/index.html

- 260 SHU · Official breeder
  Chile Pepper Institute / NMSU
  https://chilepepperinstitute.ecwid.com/NuMex-R-Naky-p616742192

- 250–750 SHU · Vendor Claim
  (2013) Chili Pepper Madness
  https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/numex-r-naky-chili-peppers/

- 0–100 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Sandia Seed Co.
  https://www.sandiaseed.com/products/paprika-numex-r-naky-1-oz-seeds-bulk

- 500–1,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  BIAD Chili
  https://biadchili.com/chile-varieties

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Chili Pepper Madness: NuMex R Naky entry](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/numex-r-naky-chili-peppers/)
- [NMSU Circular CR706: The Chile Cultivars of New Mexico State University](https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_circulars/CR706/index.html)
- [Reimer Seeds: NuMex R Naky Pepper Seeds](https://www.reimerseeds.com/numex-r-naky-pepper-seeds)
- [Chile Pepper Institute: Official NuMex R Naky seed and history page](https://chilepepperinstitute.ecwid.com/NuMex-R-Naky-p616742192)
- [HortScience 20(5):961-962 (1985) — original release paper by Nakayama](https://journals.ashs.org/view/journals/hortsci/20/5/article-p961.xml)

## FAQ
### How hot is NuMex R Naky?

Capsi’s sourced range is 260–760 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 510). 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 R Naky taste like?

Mild and slightly fruity flavor similar to a bell pepper, with a sweet profile and light smokiness when dried or roasted.

### How do I grow NuMex R Naky?

NuMex R Naky: about 85 days to maturity, hot, dry climate, full sun, hardiness zones 8-11.

### What can I substitute for NuMex R Naky?

Anaheim, Cubanelle, Poblano

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