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What makes it special?
NuMex Suave is a special habanero line for anyone who wants the typical fruity Capsicum chinense aroma without the extreme habanero heat.
The Suave line was specifically developed at New Mexico State University as a very mild habanero. The known Suave types sit at just a few hundred Scoville, instead of hundreds of thousands.
We raise our NuMex Suave ourselves in Illmitz. That makes it an exciting choice for aromatic dishes that call for habanero character without the heat taking over.
Flavour & Use
The special appeal of NuMex Suave lies in its habanero-like aroma at very low heat. Fruity, tropical notes stand out far more clearly than capsaicin.
That lets you use the chilli more generously – fresh in salads, finely chopped in dressings, roasted with vegetables, in marinades, relishes or fruity chutneys. It's also interesting for dishes where ordinary habaneros would quickly be too hot.
The NuMex Suave line was developed specifically for this combination of chinense aroma and very low heat.
Fruit & Plant
NuMex Suave belongs to Capsicum chinense and was developed at New Mexico State University as a mild habanero line.
The known NuMex Suave types carry relatively large, fleshy, habanero-like fruit. Depending on the Suave line, it ripens orange or red.
Our product is listed as NuMex Suave. Since the colour suffix "Orange" or "Red" isn't always given in the trade for this variety name, we describe the shared traits of the Suave line here and avoid an unconfirmed colour claim.
Growing & Care
For NuMex Suave, we recommend a full-sun, warm and sheltered spot. Despite its low heat, it remains botanically a Capsicum chinense and benefits from plenty of warmth and a long season.
For pot growing, we recommend at least 8 litres, ideally 10 litres of soil volume. If you have the space, 15–20 litres is ideal.
The substrate should be nutrient-rich and well-draining. Water evenly, but avoid waterlogging. Feed regularly and moderately with a suitable tomato or vegetable fertiliser during growth and fruiting.
The plant is frost-sensitive but can be overwintered frost-free.
Variety Data
Botanical species: Capsicum chinense
Breeding: the NuMex Suave line from New Mexico State University
Heat: very mild; heat level 0 with us
Scoville: known Suave types just a few hundred SHU, well under 1,000 SHU
Flavour: fruity, aromatic, habanero-typical at very low heat
Fruit shape: fleshy and habanero-like
Fruit colour: orange or red, depending on the Suave line
Position: full sun, warm and sheltered
Suitable for: pot, patio, greenhouse and sheltered outdoor spots
Pot size: at least 8 litres, ideally 10 litres; 15–20 litres ideal
Use: fresh, dressings, marinades, relishes, roasting and chutneys
Overwintering: possible frost-free
Special feature: habanero aroma with only very low heat
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NuMex Suave - Chilli Plant
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NuMex Suave – habanero aroma with almost no heat
NuMex Suave is the answer to an unusual question: how do you get the typical fruity aroma of a habanero without the enormous heat? Developed at New Mexico State University, the Suave line belongs to Capsicum chinense and was deliberately bred for very low heat. That makes it a great fit for our habanero plant selection.
How hot is NuMex Suave?
While classic habaneros are often in the six-figure Scoville range, the known NuMex Suave types reach only a few hundred SHU. NMSU documents values well under 1,000 SHU for the Suave line. We accordingly rate our product at heat level 0.
Habanero aroma without extreme heat
The low heat changes how you can use it considerably. NuMex Suave can be used more generously, bringing fruity, tropical chinense aromas to salads, dressings, marinades, relishes, chutneys or roasted vegetables. If you find habanero flavour exciting but can't do much with 100,000 SHU or more, this gives you a very unusual alternative.
NuMex Suave Orange or Red?
New Mexico State University has released several Suave types, including Orange and Red. We deliberately list our product as NuMex Suave. Since the colour designation isn't always consistently carried through seed lines, we focus on this page on the shared, reliably documented traits: Capsicum chinense, habanero type and extremely low heat.
Growing NuMex Suave in a pot
Despite its mild fruit, the plant has the same warmth requirements as other Capsicum chinense. A sunny, sheltered spot is ideal. In a pot, we recommend at least 8 litres, ideally 10 litres; 15–20 litres is ideal. Another interesting NuMex breed in our range is NuMex Big Jim.
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