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Hatch Big Jim		60 seeds for $3.99

🌶️ Hatch Big Jim — The Giant of the Southwest

Towering over the fields of Hatch Valley, the Big Jim chile is a pepper of epic proportions and unforgettable flavor. Developed in the 1970s by Dr. Roy Nakayama at New Mexico State University, this Capsicum annuum cultivar was bred to be big, bold, and versatile. Its pods can reach up to 12 inches long, making it the largest chile pepper variety in the world—a true titan of the Southwest.

With a Scoville rating of 2,500 to 3,000 SHU, Big Jim offers a medium heat that’s warm but approachable. Its thick flesh roasts beautifully, blistering and peeling with ease to reveal a smoky, slightly sweet interior. Whether stuffed for chiles rellenos, sliced into stews, or fire-roasted for green chile sauces, Big Jim delivers flavor, volume, and visual impact in every dish.

Botanical & Culinary Details:

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Shape: Enormous, tapered pods (8–12 inches), smooth and slightly curved
• Color: Bright green to red when ripe
• Heat Level: 2,500–3,000 Scoville units 🔥🔥
• Flavor Notes: Smoky, earthy, slightly sweet; bold but balanced
• Texture: Thick-walled and meaty; ideal for roasting, stuffing, and slicing
• Origin: Developed in the 1970s by Dr. Roy Nakayama at New Mexico State University; grown in Hatch Valley

Culinary Applications:

• Stuffed for oversized chiles rellenos
• Roasted and peeled for green chile sauces and dips
• Sliced into soups, stews, and casseroles
• Pairs beautifully with cheese, pork, tomato, and cumin

Cultural Significance:

• A star of the annual Hatch Chile Festival
• Popular among home gardeners and commercial growers alike
• Often frozen and shipped nationwide for year-round use
• Celebrated for its size, flavor, and versatility