Hand-strung Hatch chile ristras, wreaths, and crosses. Real dried chile pods on twine — signature New Mexico decor. Not for eating.
Chile Pequin Cross
Handmade in NM
Authentic Hatch Valley Decor
Lasts 1-3 Years Indoors
Ships Boxed & Padded
Treatment
One-Time Purchase
$89.99
31,900+ Reviews
5th-generation family business
Never imported
Chile Pequin Cross
Edible (Not Treated)
- Hand-Strung in NM
- Authentic Hatch Decor
- One-of-a-Kind
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Why real chile only grows here
Champagne's got its valley. We have ours.
The Soil
Minerals you can taste
NMSU found 23% more flavor compounds than chile grown anywhere else.
The Sun
300+ days a year
Desert UV burns flavor deep into every pepper.
The Swing
100° day. 60° night.
The plant fights harder. The chile gets deeper.
The Water
Fed by the Rio Grande
Elephant Butte runoff. Minerals you can taste in every bite.
The Proof Is in the Chile
5.0
★★★★★
Based on 5 reviews
100%
five-star reviews
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
12/28/23
The Chile Pequin Cross is stunning! I have ristras and this both adds to my decor and reminds me where I grew up. Fantastic craftsmanship- I’ll be back surely!!
Hatch Chile Store
Hi Colleen,
Looks great! We appreciate your support and wish you a Happy New Year :)
The Hatch Chile Store
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
01/07/23
It is absolutely beautiful, fragrant, and the perfect gift for my parents.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
05/25/22
Ristra & Wreath FAQs
A few small pods may loosen in transit — that's normal. If a piece is heavily damaged, contact us within 7 days of delivery for a replacement.
Under a covered porch, yes — direct rain and full sun will damage it quickly. Indoors lasts much longer.
Most ristras use chile pequin or similar small, brightly-colored dried chiles. Wreaths often use larger Hatch-style pods. Variety is noted in the product description.
Mildly — a soft, smoky-chile aroma when fresh. The scent fades over a few months indoors. Some people love it; if you're sensitive to smells, hang in a ventilated area.
Yes — these are a signature New Mexico gift, especially during the holidays. They ship well, look striking, and carry a piece of Hatch Valley tradition.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Shipping Information
We cannot ship this product to PO Boxes.
Please use a physical address when checking out. You can place your order now and request to have it put on hold for a later date.
Ristras, Wreaths, and Crosses ship Tuesday through Friday.
Email us at support@hatch-green-chile.com or call (575) 267-2067 to place your order on hold.
Any changes (hold requests, upgraded shipping, substitutions, address changes) must be made by 4pm MST on Monday before your order is shipped out.