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Capsicum annuum 'Guajillo'
Pepper, Guajillo
Guajillo chilepeppers are very common to Mexican cooking and are the workhorse of chiles with a lot of uses.Most popular when dried they are one of the chilis in mole sauce. Pods grow to 4-6" long with thin flesh and shiny reddish-brown color. They have a very distinctive sweet heat flavor. Plants are very productive and grow well in dry climates.3000- 5000 Scoville Heat units.
- Dried-ripe mirasol type with rich berry flavor
- Mild to medium heat, more flavorful than fiery
- Smooth red pods are prized for making sauces
- Excellent for adobo, enchilada sauce, and powders
- 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 'Guajillo'
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.