This variety is a great tasting The original Sandia cultivar from 1957 was from a cross between New Mexico No. 9 and Anaheim. Recent plant selection techniques using the heirloom Sandia have produced NuMex Sandia Select. 30 Seeds. Capsicum annuum (75 days) Developed for great flavor, thicker flesh, and increased yields. The dark green pods are 8" long on productive 35” plants. It has a higher heat level than the original Sandia. Heat Level: Hot Scoville: 8,000-9,000 The original Sandia cultivar from 1957 was from a cross between New Mexico No. 9 and Anaheim. Recent plant selection techniques using the heirloom Sandia have produced NuMex Sandia Select.