75-85 days. NuMex Sandia Hot Pepper Seeds. Capsicum annuum. Non-GMO. Developed at New Mexico State University, NuMex Sandia is known for having the flavor of an Anaheim pepper but with more heat. Typically smaller than other NuMex varieties like Joe E Parker and Big Jim, Sania hot pepper seeds were developed by Dr. Ray Harper in 1956 by crossing an Anaheim with a NuMex # 9, resulting in a pepper with excellent flavor that can be used in many different ways. 5,000-7,000 SHU. ~5,000 seeds/oz.