{"title":"Hatch Produce","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh from the Hatch Valley: green chile, red chile, sweet onions, and seasonal produce shipped straight from our family farm in New Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wet-red","title":"Fresh Hatch Red Chile","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(208, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are placing a pre-order for Fresh Hatch Red Chile. We will begin shipping when harvest begins. Red Chile typically begins shipping in late September or early October. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery pod we ship is from the current year's crop, picked the same week it goes in your box. The best time to order is now, before harvest — pre-orders ship in the order we receive them, and the 25 lb. size in particular tends to sell out before the season ends. Once we're done harvesting and selling fresh in late October, we move to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hatch-red-chile\"\u003efrozen, roasted, and red chile sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Hatch Red Chile is available in a medium heat level and shipped right to your door.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur chile is picked and shipped the same day so that it gets to you as fresh as possible. From our farms to your table, a piece of the Land of Enchantment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Jim and Charger are two of our most famous varieties and a favorite for red chile. The hearty pods are perfect for making your own red sauce or roasting and freezing. Don't forget to order some of our Fresh Hatch Green Chile, if only so you can ask yourself our official state question 'Red or Green?'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this chile from the current year's crop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every fresh red chile we ship is from that year's harvest — we pick it, pack it, and send it the same week. We don't stock fresh chile from prior years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will fresh Hatch red chile be available this season?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh red typically becomes available in late September and ships through October, depending on how the season ripens. Pre-orders open earlier in the year so you're in line when harvest starts. For the broader fresh-chile season calendar, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hatch-chile-season-2026\"\u003eHatch chile season page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the best time to order fresh red chile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best time to order is before the season starts — pre-orders ship in the order we receive them, and the largest sizes sell out most years. Once we begin harvesting in September, stock moves fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you still harvesting and selling fresh chile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh red chile harvest runs late September through October. Outside that window, we're sold out of fresh and ship frozen, roasted, or sauce instead — see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-new-mexican-foods\"\u003efrozen New Mexican foods collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hatch-red-chile\"\u003eHatch red chile collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen are specific varieties like Big Jim available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig Jim and Charger are our two main varieties for fresh red. Both ripen on the same late-September-to-October window and ship as a mix in your order — we don't separate them by variety. Heat does vary year to year for red the same way it does for green; if last year ran milder than you wanted, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/heat-level-guide\"\u003eheat-level guide\u003c\/a\u003e for context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"The Hatch Chile Store-Garfield","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs. \/ Medium","offer_id":16912825417826,"sku":"wet-red-small","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs. \/ Medium","offer_id":16912825450594,"sku":"wet-red-med","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lbs. \/ Medium","offer_id":16912825483362,"sku":"wet-red-xl","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/4107\/1714\/files\/red_ef5006a9-5fcf-4a8d-bdc0-d4a207e19d51.png?v=1774995530"},{"product_id":"fresh-hatch-green-chile","title":"Fresh Hatch Green Chile","description":"\u003csection id=\"fresh-hatch-green-chile-above-fold\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the real taste of New Mexico with \u003cstrong\u003efresh Hatch green chile\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in the Hatch Valley, picked at peak ripeness, and shipped straight to your door. These peppers are known for their bold, roasted-ready flavor—smoky, savory, and unmistakably Hatch. Whether you call them Hatch chiles or Hatch, NM chili peppers, these are the genuine article — grown only in the Hatch Valley and shipped fresh nationwide during the late-summer harvest (late July through September). We sell out every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Hatch origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, Medium, Hot, or X-Hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh \u0026amp; versatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast it, cook it fresh, or freeze for later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stews, burritos, enchiladas, queso, eggs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to cooking with Hatch chile? Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/recipes\"\u003efavorite Hatch Green Chile recipes\u003c\/a\u003e to see how easy it is to use at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"fresh-hatch-green-chile-shipping\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery for a Fresh Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Hatch green chile ships every Wednesday from early July through late October most years, and arrives the next day via overnight. Once you order, you'll see your expected ship date at the top of this page — that's the Wednesday we'll pick for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed it by a specific date, or want to delay until later in the season?\u003c\/strong\u003e Place your order whenever you like, then reply to your order confirmation with the week you want. We can hold your order until any Wednesday in the harvest window, or change your pick date if your plans shift. There's no fee to delay a fresh-chile shipment, and we'll send you tracking the morning your box leaves the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlready ordered and your box hasn't arrived yet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Overnight shipments very occasionally get held up by weather or a carrier issue. If your tracking shows a delay or your box hasn't arrived by end of day Thursday, email us — every fresh order is covered by the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shipping-protection\"\u003eShipAid delivery guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e, so a missed delivery date or a spoiled-on-arrival box gets replaced on the next harvest day at no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"fresh-hatch-green-chile-choosing\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing Between Our Chile Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this is your first order and you're not sure which heat level you should choose: most families land on \u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e (Big Jim, Charger). It's our most popular, has the classic Hatch flavor without overwhelming heat, and works in everything from green chile stew to cheeseburgers. The mildest chile we grow is the \u003cstrong\u003e1904\u003c\/strong\u003e in our Mild box — it has full Hatch flavor with almost no burn, and it's the right pick for kids, mild-heat households, or anyone making chile rellenos. For deeper heat-by-variety detail, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/heat-level-guide\"\u003eheat-level guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference between our fresh, frozen-roasted, and dried chile products is timing. Fresh is what's in the field that week — you do your own roasting, and you get the brightest flavor and firmest pod for rellenos. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-new-mexican-foods\"\u003eFlame-roasted frozen\u003c\/a\u003e is the same year's crop, fire-roasted in our Hatch Valley facility within hours of picking, then frozen — best for anyone who wants ready-to-cook chile year-round. Dried red ristras and powders come from chile we let ripen past green into red on the vine. The deeper science of fresh vs. frozen vs. jarred lives on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-science-of-hatch-chile-fresh-vs-frozen-vs-jarred\"\u003eThe Science of Hatch Chile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"fresh-hatch-green-chile-whats-in-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Actually in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 5lb box averages 35–45 pods, a 10lb runs 70–90, and a 25lb runs 175–225 — exact count depends on pod size that week. Pods arrive whole and unroasted, with stems and seeds intact. They are \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e hand peeled — peeling happens after you roast. Every box is one heat level; we can't split a single box into half mild and half hot, but you can place a 5lb mild and a 5lb hot in the same checkout for a half-and-half order shipped together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"fresh-hatch-green-chile-need-help\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIf You Need Help With Your Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail is the fastest way to reach our family — we answer every message ourselves, usually same day. You can also leave a review on this page using the review widget below your last order, and we read every one. We are not related to any other company that uses \"Hatch\" in its name; the Hatch Chile Association certifies that what's in your box was grown in the Hatch Valley by us, not relabeled from another region. (See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hatch-chile-vs-anaheim-whats-the-difference\"\u003eHatch Chile vs. Anaheim\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/not-affiliated\"\u003eNot affiliated\u003c\/a\u003e for the full story.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"fresh-hatch-green-chile-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you hold my order until [date], or delay my shipment to a specific week?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — fresh chile is harvested to order, so we can hold or delay your shipment to almost any Wednesday during the season. After checkout, reply to your order confirmation with the week you want and we'll change your pick date. There's no fee to hold or change a fresh-chile date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I upgrade to overnight shipping, or change the shipping method on my order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery fresh-chile box already ships overnight at no upgrade cost — that's how we keep it fresh, so there's no slower economy method to choose from on this product. If you need a Saturday delivery or a priority air upgrade for a specific arrival date, email us before your Wednesday pick day and we'll quote the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order half mild and half hot in a 10-pound box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't split a single 5lb or 10lb box across two heat levels — each box is packed and labeled as one heat level. If you want a half-mild \/ half-hot split, place two 5lb orders (one mild, one hot) in the same checkout and we'll ship them together in one harvest-day shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my order spoil if there's a shipping delay, and what if it arrives spoiled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh chile travels with cold packs and is built to stay good for 24–48 hours in transit. Every fresh order is covered by the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shipping-protection\"\u003eShipAid delivery guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — if your box arrives spoiled, thawed, or hot to the touch, send us a photo within 24 hours of delivery and we'll replace it on the next Wednesday pick at no charge. (For more on perishable arrival issues, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/spoiled-or-thawed-perishable\"\u003espoiled or thawed perishable page\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you harvesting green chiles now, and is there a shortage this year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe harvest fresh Hatch green chile from early July through late October most years, and we ship every Wednesday during that window. Outside the season, fresh isn't available — but our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-new-mexican-foods\"\u003eflame-roasted frozen chile\u003c\/a\u003e is the same year's crop, picked and roasted at peak ripeness. We'll post a banner at the top of this page if a weather event causes a shortage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the dried ristras you sell edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of them, yes. We sell two ristra options — an \u003cstrong\u003eEdible (Not Treated)\u003c\/strong\u003e version that's pure sun-dried \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sandia-hatch-chile\"\u003eSandia\u003c\/a\u003e chile and can be cooked with, and a \u003cstrong\u003eNot Edible (Treated)\u003c\/strong\u003e version dipped in clear lacquer for longer-lasting display. The treated ones aren't food-safe; the untreated ones are. Full details on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/large-ristras-traditional-sandia\"\u003eristra PDP\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-ss-cannibal-link\u003ePrefer it jarred? Try our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hatch-chile-sauces-and-salsas\"\u003eHatch green chile salsa and sauces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hatch Chile Store-Garfield","offers":[{"title":"5lbs \/ Mild","offer_id":16912945250402,"sku":"fresh-mild-5","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lbs \/ Medium","offer_id":39681677885538,"sku":"fresh-med-5","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lbs \/ Hot","offer_id":39681677918306,"sku":"fresh-hot-5","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lbs \/ X-Hot","offer_id":39681677951074,"sku":"fresh-lumbre-5","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10lbs \/ Mild","offer_id":16912945283170,"sku":"fresh-mild-10","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10lbs \/ Medium","offer_id":39681677983842,"sku":"fresh-med-10","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10lbs \/ Hot","offer_id":39681678016610,"sku":"fresh-hot-10","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10lbs \/ X-Hot","offer_id":39681678049378,"sku":"fresh-lumbre-10","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lbs \/ Mild","offer_id":16912945315938,"sku":"fresh-mild-25","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lbs \/ Medium","offer_id":39681678082146,"sku":"fresh-med-25","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lbs \/ Hot","offer_id":39681678114914,"sku":"fresh-hot-25","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lbs \/ X-Hot","offer_id":39681678147682,"sku":"fresh-lumbre-25","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/4107\/1714\/files\/freshchile.png?v=1774977303"},{"product_id":"onions","title":"Hatch Desert Gold Purple Onions","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReady to add some more Hatch to your meals? \u003c\/span\u003eThese beautiful medium to large purple onions from Adam's Produce in Hatch, New Mexico, have a mild to sweet flavor. 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