Disclosed herein is a method directed to growing the Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum chili plant also known as the Chile Del Monte chile plant. More specifically, the present invention generally relates to a method of growing the Chile Del Monte chili plant through a series of steps starting with the seed of the plant obtained from an existing Chile Del Monte chili plant. In one embodiment the method of growing the chili plant is comprised of five main phases to include seed procurement, heated water treatment, heated light treatment, seed prep for planting, and seed planting and maintenance.