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NuMex Vaquero
Heat-tolerant jalapeño bred for hot southwestern climates. Produces well even in extreme heat where other varieties struggle. Medium-hot with excellent flavor. Perfect for zones 8-10.
Scoville Heat Units
4,000to9,000SHU
Flavor Notes
classic jalapeñorobustintenseheat-forward
Best Uses
hot climatesfresh salsahot saucegrillingsouthwestern cooking
Cuisine Types
New MexicanMexicanSouthwestern
Quick Facts
- Color
- Medium green to red
- Availability
- specialty
- Season
- Summer-Fall
- Days to Maturity
- 72 days
- Plant Size
- Medium (24-28 inches)
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