Velarde
Heirloom pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- Heirloom
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 70-90 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Commonly confused with
These are different varieties. A name shared between them does not make them the same seed.
- different variety
Chimayó
Separate northern New Mexico village landraces, each maintained locally rather than as a uniform cultivar.
Origin & history
A landrace from the village of Velarde in the Rio Grande valley, maintained by local growers and adapted to the short northern New Mexico season.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 70-90 days | |
| Scoville heat | 3,000-6,000 SHU | Landrace population; heat varies between seed lots kept by different growers. |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- heirloom
Chimayó
70-90 days
- heirloom
Dixon
70-90 days
- heirloom
Chilaca
80-100 days
- heirloom
Ají Omnicolor
90-120 days
- F1 hybrid
Ají Rico
55-75 days
- open-pollinated
Alcalde Improved
70-85 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 1 source, all independent references.
- Chile Pepper Institute research and variety releases · New Mexico State University, University or Government