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.
FAQ:
How long does it take Mulato Isleno Hot Peppers to mature?
These peppers mature in 70-90 days.
What is the Scoville heat rating of Mulato Isleno Hot Peppers?
The Scoville heat rating ranges from 500 to 1,500, making them mildly hot.
What are the characteristics of Mulato Isleno Hot Peppers?
The peppers are large and fat, measuring 6 inches long and 3 inches wide. They change color from dark green to red to a deep red-black as they mature and have a mildly distinctive flavor.
How should Mulato Isleno Hot Pepper seeds be planted?
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Soak seeds for 2-8 hours before planting to improve germination. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, and transplant to the garden 2-4 weeks after the last frost, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart in rows 24-30 inches apart.
When should Mulato Isleno Hot Peppers be harvested?
For a milder flavor, harvest when the peppers are fully grown and green. To maximize flavor and heat, let them ripen to their full red or red-black color. Use a knife or pruning clippers to avoid damaging the plants during harvest.
Amber (verified owner) –
Not as successful transplanting seedlings
Teryl (verified owner) –
Saved in seed bank.