Your purchase from the Chile Pepper Institute not only supports chile pepper research and education at New Mexico State University but also helps provide student employees with valuable, hands-on experience working at the institute.
We offer a variety of chile pepper seeds, including many of the varieties developed at NMSU, along with garden favorites and unique options.
Additionally, you'll find a wide range of chile-based food products, books, and merchandise in our store.
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"These seeds are for my first attempt at gardening chiles in my backyard. I'm SUPER excited. A friend of mine in Houston says the Lemon Spice jalapeños are his favorite."
"High quality seeds that produce healthy plants and disease-free fruit."
The Chile Pepper Institute Amy Goldman-Fowler Teaching Garden
The Chile Pepper Institute (CPI) is the only international organization devoted to education, research and information related to chile peppers.
The Institute was established at New Mexico State University in 1992 as the place for chile aficionados to find answers to "all things chile pepper."
New Mexico State University is also the place where chile pepper research has been ongoing since Dr. Fabián García began standardizing chile pepper varieties in 1888. Dr. García is widely considered to be the father of the U.S. Mexican food industry.
Chile pepper research is still conducted at the Fabián García Science Center, where the Chile Pepper Institute is located and maintains the Amy Goldman-Fowler Teaching Garden. Every summer and fall visitors can find more than 150 varieties of chile peppers growing here!
WE HAVE MOVED!
The Chile Pepper Institute is now located at the Fabian Garcia Research Center near the Amy Goldman-Fowler Teaching Garden and location of the Annual Spring Plant Sale! Look for the Chile Pepper Flag!
Fabian Garcia Research Center
113 W University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Open Weekdays
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM-4:00 PM