Ristras and powdered red chile are also popular sale items. Chile seeds are planted in late April or early May for summer marketing of green chile. Harvest of mature green fruit begins in late August and peaks in early September. Red chile harvest occurs from mid-September through October. If seeds are planted too early in the spring, germination rate is slowed.
Rapid emergence is important to ensure a good stand and adequate yields.
Summer heat does not affect fruit set in the north-central region. Figure 1 not available. SOIL TYPE Chile grows well on most New Mexico soils. A well drained loam or sandy loam which holds moisture and has some organic matter is ideal. Most peppers are presently grown in soils with a pH range of 7.0 to 8.5.