GROWN: in the famed Hatch Valley of New Mexico FLAVOR: New Mexico Hatch Chiles are celebrated for their unique, complex flavor and mild heat. TEXTURE: Their long, thin-fleshed pods have an earthy, slightly smoky flavor with subtle notes of cherry. FLAVOR: Subtly sweet, fruity flavor with faint smokiness, 4 to 7 inches long. HEAT INDEX: Mild heat ranging 700 to 1,250 on Scoville Heat Scale.