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Hatch Lumbre		60 seeds for $3.99

🔥 Hatch Lumbre — The Fire of the Valley

Bright, bold, and blisteringly hot, the Hatch Lumbre chile lives up to its name—lumbre meaning “fire” in Spanish. Developed in Hatch Valley for those who want maximum heat with classic New Mexican flavor, this cultivar delivers a Scoville rating of up to 9,000 SHU, making it one of the hottest green chile varieties grown in the region.

Its pods are medium-sized—6 to 8 inches long—with smooth green skin that roasts beautifully, blistering and peeling to reveal a smoky, earthy flesh. Lumbre offers a clean, sharp burn layered with sweet and savory undertones, ideal for fire-roasted sauces, spicy stews, and bold chiles rellenos. Whether fresh, frozen, or flame-kissed, this chile brings the heat without losing its Hatch soul.

Botanical & Culinary Details:

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Shape: Medium-length, tapered pods (6–8 inches), smooth and uniform
• Color: Bright green to red when ripe
• Heat Level: 7,000–9,000 Scoville units 🔥🔥
• Flavor Notes: Smoky, earthy, slightly sweet; clean and intense burn
• Texture: Thick-walled and fleshy; ideal for roasting, stuffing, and sauces
• Origin: Hatch Valley, New Mexico; bred for high heat and flavor

Culinary Applications:

• Roasted and peeled for spicy green chile sauces
• Stuffed for fiery chiles rellenos
• Blended into salsas, dips, and marinades
• Pairs beautifully with cheese, pork, tomato, and cumin

Cultural Significance:

• Popular among heat-seeking chile lovers
• Grown commercially and by home gardeners across the Southwest
• Celebrated at the Hatch Chile Festival
• Often frozen and shipped nationwide for year-round use