Description
Chilli Name: VELARDE
Chilli Species: Annuum
Chilli Origin: New Mexico
Chilli Heat: Medium
Velarde is a traditional Capsicum annuum variety from New Mexico, USA. It produces long, tapered fruits that ripen to red and are typically medium in heat. Velarde chillies are commonly used roasted or dried in classic New Mexican dishes. The plants thrive in hot, arid regions and are closely associated with farming communities along the Rio Grande Valley.