CHILLI-PASILLA BAJIO (CHILACA/CHILLI NEGRO)
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Capsicum annuum
CHILLI-PASILLA BAJIO (CHILACA/CHILLI NEGRO) one of the most distinctive of all the peppers; rich brown color, earthy chocolatey flavor. 20-35cm long, this very unique slender glossy black/brown chili from Mexico has a mild heat & a slightly sweet flavor, thin walled.
SKU: CIPB
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They mature from dark green to red then dark brown sometimes almost looking black in color called chilaca when fresh & used in salsa and enchilada & Pasilla or Chile negro when smoked or dried" (one of the three peppers used in mole sauce) Known for its rich smoky full flavor
Plant in the sunny location in rich, well-drained soil. Keep fairly well watered & fertilize monthly, but avoid constant overwatering & continual use of high-nitrogen fertilizers. For continued harvest, pick fruit regularly when young.
| Scoville Heat Units (SHU) | 1,000 - 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Plant Height | 40 - 60cm (1'3" - 1'9") |
| Season of Interest | warm to hot |
| Temperature Range | 20 - 35°C (68 - 95°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Perenial/Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full sun, part shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Either |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds overnight in lukewarm water or freeze for a few days before planting |
| Sowing Depth | 4mm (⅛") |
| Plant Spacing | 60 - 100cm (1'12" - 3'3") |
| Row Spacing | 80 - 100cm (2'7" - 3'3") |
| Watering | Deep watering, but let a little dry between |
| Good Companion Plants | carrots, cucumber, squash, members of the Allum family, Basil, Dill, Fennel |
| Diseases | blossom end rot |
CHILLI-PASILLA BAJIO (CHILACA/CHILLI NEGRO)
$3.60
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