Sandia Hot Pepper Seeds – 25 New Mexico Red Chile Garden Seeds

Sandia Hot Pepper Seeds produce a popular New Mexico-type chile known for its medium-hot flavor and dependable yields. This variety is a favorite among gardeners who enjoy roasting, drying, or using fresh chiles in salsas, sauces, and Southwestern dishes. The plants grow vigorously and set elongated, tapered peppers that mature from green to a deep red, offering versatility in the kitchen and garden.

Whether you are a seasoned chile grower or just starting, Sandia peppers are a rewarding choice for home gardens, raised beds, and containers. Their compact to medium-sized plants fit well in smaller spaces, and the peppers can be harvested at either the green or red stage depending on your preferred flavor and heat level.

Plant Features

• Medium-hot chile with a classic New Mexico flavor profile
• Peppers mature from green to bright red
• Productive plants that perform well in warm climates
• Versatile for fresh use, roasting, drying, and freezing
• Attractive addition to vegetable gardens and patio containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable (perennial in frost-free zones)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18-30 inches
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start Sandia pepper seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix, keeping the soil consistently moist and warm (75-85°F) for best germination. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or harden them off gradually before moving to the garden after all danger of frost has passed.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruiting, but avoid overwatering. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to set fruit. Peppers can be harvested green or allowed to ripen to red for a sweeter, slightly hotter flavor.

What's Included

25 Sandia Hot Pepper Seeds (New Mexico Red Chile).