Large meaty pods grow up to 10” long. Turns quickly from green to red and produces very heavy yields on tall 36” plants. More heat and meatier flesh than the Hatch Red Hot Sandia. Heat Level: X-Hot Scoville: 9,000-10,000 Capsicum annuum Grow the Hatch Red X-Hot and enjoy red chile all year long. As you know, fresh red chile is perishable and difficult to find in grocery stores. So grow your own and pick it at peak maturity. Ms. Junie red chile can be flame roasted for immediate use and made into a red chile puree for later.