Details
The Guajillo Pepper is a high yielding Mexican pepper that is perfect for salsas, moles, and drying. Guajillo means "little gourd" for the rattling sound the seeds make in dried pods. This pepper variety produces high yields of 3″ to 6” long by 1″ wide peppers that turn from green to an orange-red-brown color when mature. The flavor starts as sweet, fruity tones finished with a sharp, savory heat. Not recommended for fresh use, as the skins are relatively tough.
SHU: 2,000 - 5,000
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 1,000-2,999 SHU, 3,000-4,999 SHU |
Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
Pepper Shape | Tapered |
Pepper Size | Medium (3in. to 6in. in length) |
Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
Seeds Per Pack | 10 |