Technically speaking, the only requirement to be considered a Hatch chile pepper is that the chile pepper in question must be grown in the Hatch Valley region of New Mexico. Located along the Rio Grande River on our southern border, the soil conditions and climate of the Hatch Valley are perfect for the pods we've all come to know as Hatch Peppers. Just about all of the long and slender pods we know as Hatch peppers are derived from the same genetic base, which was developed in 1894 at what is now known as New Mexico State University. The differing varieties of Hatch chile peppers, in very simplistic terms, are the varying phenotypes (shape, size and color) and heat levels that have been separated over the years after crossing and growing.

The Big Jim Legacy was also developed by the legendary New Mexico chile farmer Jim Lytle and family. The 8 to 10 inch pods of the Big Jim Legacy were developed to have very thick walls and a small seed core making it superb for roasting. It has a mild to medium heat with unmatched flavor.

Buy Hatch Big Jim Legacy seeds..

Genuine Hatch seed produced in Hatch, NM. 30 seeds for $3.99

  

 Some Hatch Big Jim Legacy facts..

• Origin:  Hatch, New Mexico, United States
• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Scoville heat units:  1,000 to 3,000 SHU
• Heat relative to a Jalapeño:  about half as hot
• Primary use:  cooking, roasting