# NuMex Suave Orange

Also known as Habanero NuMex Suave Orange, Suave Orange, Aji Orange.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

NuMex Suave Orange is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from New Mexico, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 335 SHU (Lab-verified). Flavor is fruity, citrusy, tropical, sweet. Used for fresh eating, salsas, cooking, seasoning, salads. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/75 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 335 SHU · Lab-verified
  Votava, E.J., Bosland, P.W. (2004) HortScience 39(3):627–628 · HPLC
  DOI: 10.21273/HORTSCI.39.3.627
  https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.39.3.627

- 800 SHU · Official breeder
  NuMex Suave Orange product page, Chile Pepper Institute
  https://chilepepperinstitute.ecwid.com/NuMex-Suave-Orange-p616743967

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Official NMSU release paper 'NuMex Suave Red and NuMex Suave Orange Mild Capsicum chinense Cultivars' (2004 HORTSCIENCE) with trial data and morphology](https://cpi.nmsu.edu/_assets/documents/Suave.pdf)
- [Tomato Growers Supply Co. product description](https://tomatogrowers.com/products/numex-suave-orange)
- [Pepper Joe seeds catalog entry](https://pepperjoe.com/products/numex-suave-orange-pepper-seeds)
- [Wikipedia: New Mexico chile page referencing Suave cultivars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_chile)
- [Official Chile Pepper Institute seed catalog entry (~800 SHU, pod details, maturity)](https://chilepepperinstitute.ecwid.com/NuMex-Suave-Orange-p616743967)
- [NMSU Circular CR706 on Chile Cultivars of New Mexico State University (full origin, SHU 335, taller plants)](https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_circulars/CR706/index.html)
- [Reimer Seeds catalog with pod dimensions (2.5 x 1.5 in), plant height (36-48 in), growing specs](https://www.reimerseeds.com/numex-suave-orange-pepper-seeds)

## FAQ
### How hot is NuMex Suave Orange?

Capsi’s sourced range is 335 SHU (Lab-verified). 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 Suave Orange taste like?

Distinctive habanero-like flavor with notes of tropical fruit and citrus, smooth and mellow without significant heat.

### How do I grow NuMex Suave Orange?

NuMex Suave Orange: about 90 days to maturity, warm subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for NuMex Suave Orange?

milder habanero, Aji Dulce, bell pepper

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