Mild heat

Santa Fe Grande

Milder than a jalapeño.

500–700 SHU

Heat data: Verified · PepperScale / Chili Pepper Madness

Santa Fe Grande is a medium-heat Capsicum annuum variety introduced to American gardeners by Peto Seeds in 1965. The conical, 3.5-inch fruits ripen from pale yellow through orange to red and carry a pleasantly mild-to-moderate heat with a slightly sweet flavor. They are notably resistant to tobacco mosaic virus and are especially popular for pickling and fresh salsas.

Days to maturity
73–78 days from transplant
Plant height
60–90 cm (24–36 in)
Best use
Pickling, salsas, fresh use
Species
Capsicum annuum
Origin
USA (introduced 1965 by Peto Seeds)

How Santa Fe Grande compares

Full scale →
Carolina Reaper 1.4–2.2M SHU
Habanero 100–350K SHU
Jalapeño 2,500–8,000 SHU
Santa Fe Grande 500–700 SHU
Bell Pepper No heat

Grow Santa Fe Grande

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