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Hot Pepper Seeds - Mulato Isleno

Sweetens as it matures to a rich, chocolate brown

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Capsicum annuum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT TYPE

  • Chile

Grow heirloom peppers - Mulato Isleno Pepper Seeds - 1,000-1,500 Scovilles:

Similar in size to the Ancho, our Mulato Isleno Pepper is slightly longer, fatter, and sweeter. A dark green pepper that matures to a rich chocolate brown, the Mulato Isleno Pepper can be used in both the immature and mature stage, excellent for salsa, roasting, stuffing and drying. Enjoy the taste of Old Mexico as Mulato Isleno is an essential ingredient in chili relleno.

  • Great for salsas
  • Ripens to a rich chocolate brown
  • Scoville Scale: 1,000-1,500 Units

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 71
1 Ounce 5,000

Planting Guide

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Hot Pepper Seeds - Mulato Isleno FAQs

Is Mulato Isleno Hot Pepper resistant to animals or disease?

Mulato Isleno Hot Pepper is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Mulato Isleno Hot Pepper?

Mulato Isleno Hot Pepper is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Mulato Isleno Hot Pepper get?

Mulato Isleno Hot Pepper grows to 6 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Mulato Isleno Hot Pepper?

Mulato Isleno Hot Pepper has a flavor profile described as 2.5k - 3k scoville heat units.

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