Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Capsicum annum) 70 – 90 days. Heirloom Open Pollinated Mulato Isleno Hot Peppers are excellent for stuffing, very fat, measuring 6″ x 3″. Mulato Isleno fruit are dark green to red to red black with a mildly distinctive flavor. Use fresh or dry. Scoville rating 500 – 1500 Mildly Hot
Planting Instructions for Mulato Isleno Hot Pepper Seeds
Mulato Isleno Hot Peppers are heat loving plants that are easy to grow, and do well in a variety of climates. Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Soaking Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper Seeds for 2-8 hrs before planting helps speed germination. Plant ¼” deep in chosen containers. Germination will occur in 8-25 days at 75-90°F. Keep soil evenly moist (not soaked) for best germination. Harden off Pepper plants, then transplant to the garden about 2-4 weeks after the last frost date. Plant Heirloom / Open Pollinated Peppers in full sun, spacing about 12-18″ apart, in rows 24-30″ apart. For a more mild flavor, Mulato Isleno Hot Peppers can be harvested once they reach full size and are still green. Although Mulato Isleno Hot Peppers can be picked when green, their flavor and heat will increase when allowed to mature and ripen colors, especially to full maturity.
It is best to use a knife or pruning clippers when harvesting to avoid damage to Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper plant. Be careful not to get oils on skin, in eyes, etc. when harvesting.
Amber (verified owner) –
Not as successful transplanting seedlings
Teryl (verified owner) –
Saved in seed bank.