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Capsicum annuum 'Campesiono (pasilla type)'
Pepper, Campesiono (pasilla type)
For a mildly hot, full flavor pepper, look no further than Campesino! This pasilla type ("little raisin") provides depth of flavor used fresh or in its typical dried form. The strong, vigorous plants provide good yields of extra-large 6.5-8-inch fruits with narrow shoulders and tapered ends. Campesino can be harvested at dark green or after it turns deep burgundy. Scoville rating 200 to 1,000 units.
- Pasilla-type pepper with rich earthy flavor
- Mild to medium heat depending on harvest stage
- Long dark fruits are excellent for drying
- Great in moles,chile sauces, and roasting
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 30-48 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 50 to 95°F
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Capsicum annuum 'Campesiono (pasilla type)'
Peppers need full sun, warm soil, and steady feeding for best yields. Transplant only after nights stay warm, mulch to conserve moisture, and avoid overwatering. Harvest sweet peppers at size or full color; hot peppers often intensify in flavor as they ripen.