Hatch Chile plants can vary in size depending on the specific variety and growing conditions. On average, they tend to reach a height of 2-3 feet, but they can grow taller if provided with optimal growing conditions.
In my personal experience, I have grown three different varieties of Hatch Chiles: NuMex Big Jim, Ms. Junie, and NuMex Heritage 6-4. All of these plants had similar growth patterns, with a dense canopy of leaves, a medium height between 2-3 feet, a bushy shape, and heavy yields.
The NuMex Big Jim variety, known for its large and mild peppers, grew to be about 2.5 feet tall in my garden. It had a compact and bushy shape, with multiple branches that produced a significant number of peppers. This variety is known for its heavy yields, and I was not disappointed with the abundance of peppers it produced.
Ms. Junie, another Hatch Chile variety, also reached a similar height of around 2-3 feet. This variety is known for its slightly spicier flavor and smaller peppers. Despite its smaller size, Ms. Junie still produced a generous amount of peppers, and the plant had a healthy and vigorous growth habit.
The NuMex Heritage 6-4 variety, which is a cross between the NuMex Big Jim and the NuMex Heritage 6-4 varieties, also grew to be around 2-3 feet tall. This variety is known for its medium-sized, flavorful peppers. Like the other varieties, it had a bushy growth habit and produced a good number of peppers.
It is worth noting that the size of the plants can be influenced by various factors such as soil fertility, watering, sunlight exposure, and pruning. Providing adequate water and nutrients, as well as ensuring they receive plenty of sunlight, can help promote healthy growth and larger plants.
Hatch Chile plants typically reach a height of 2-3 feet, but this can vary depending on the specific variety and growing conditions. The three varieties I have grown, NuMex Big Jim, Ms. Junie, and NuMex Heritage 6-4, all had similar growth patterns and sizes, with a bushy shape and heavy yields.
