Chilli- Mulato Isleno

Chilli- Mulato Isleno

Capsicum annuum

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• Mexican heirloom

• MILD (HEAT: 3/10)

Very popular Mexican heirloom Poblano variety that produces large green tapered fruit that mature to a deep chocolate brown; growing to around 15 by 8cm in size.  Fruit has thick walls, complex flavour and mild heat.  Can be used fresh or dried but flavour is developed when cooked.  Great for stuffing, stews, baking, drying, sauces and salsas. 

Poblano Chillies are also known as Ancho Chillies. 

MILD (HEAT: 3/10)

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	5mm
When:	Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates)
Row Spacing:	100cm
Position:	Full sun, well drained soil
Plant Spacing:	50cm
Hardiness:	Frost tender Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates)
Plant Height:	70cm
Days to Maturity/flowering:	85 days

*Notes: Keep well watered. Pick regularly to encourage more fruit. Some plants may need staking. Can be grown in containers. Protect from aphids. Susceptible to mildew.

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