The “Big Jim” green chile was developed by the son of Japanese immigrants in New Mexico

from Norio Hayakawa in Albuquerque, New Mexico August 15, 2026 One of the most common cultivated varieties of New Mexico green chile, the Big Jim , was developed by the son of Japanese immigrants, Dr. Roy Nakayama. Roy Nakayama, a Japanese-American whose pioneering work in agriculture and horticulture at NMSU helped lay the foundation Continue reading The Big Jim green chile was developed by the…