The heat level of Hatch Chile can vary, depending on the specific cultivar and growing conditions. They range from Mild to X-Hot heat depending on cultivar, with Scoville Heat Units (SHU) spanning approximately 900 (Joe Parker, NuMex 6-4) through 6,500 (Big Jim, our Medium workhorse) up to 9,500 (Sandia Select, Hot tier) and 12,000+ (Lumbre, X-Hot) per NMSU CR706.

Some common types of Hatch chiles include the milder NuMex Joe E. Parker and the spicier Big Jim. It's important to note that individual peppers from the same plant can also have varying heat levels. To determine the heat level of a specific Hatch chile, it's best to taste a small piece before using it in a recipe.

You can read more about our different heat varieties here!

We offer Fresh and Roasted Chile in heat levels ranging from Mild to X-Hot.