Overview of the Red Chile Breeding Program at NMSU

Warm vs. Cool Season Crops

• Warm season crops (Summer) include:
  
  
  • Squash, tomatoes, eggplant, okra,
    cucumber, beans, chile, bell peppers
  
  
  
  


• Cool season crops (Spring & Fall) include:
  
  
  • Broccoli, carrots, spinach, lettuce, chard,
    kale, onions, beets, radishes