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Capsicum annuum 'Pasilla Bajio'

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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum) (Info)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um) (Info)
Cultivar: Pasilla Bajio

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Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Heat (Pungency):
Hot (5,000 to 30,000 Scoville Units)

Fruit Shape:
Tapered
Twisted

Fruit Size:
Medium (4" to 6" in length)

Fruit Color:
Green changing to red

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated
Heirloom

Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Roasting
Drying

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Days to Maturity:
Late (more than 80 days)

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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	CurtisJones	On Nov 24, 2008, CurtisJones from Longmont, CO wrote: From your friends at Botanical Interests: The Pasilla Bajio offers a rich, smoky, mildly hot flavor to many dishes. It is also called “chilaca” and “chile negro”. The name, “Pasilla” means “little raisin” in Spanish, referring to the dark brown, wrinkled dried pod. It is called “chilaca” when fresh and adds character to red chile enchilada sauce and salsas. When used as a dried pod or in powder form, it is a very flavorful ingredient in many mole sauces.
Positive	beclu727	On Nov 26, 2004, beclu727 from Dacula, GA (Zone 7b) wrote: Bought seeds of Pasilla Bajiou in spring 2003. This plant has lots of 4-6 inch long peppers, a little hotter than a jalapeno and smokier flavor. Good for Chili and hot salsa. Plants get tall so need staking.
Neutral	Farmerdill	On Nov 2, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: A 78 day heirloom chili.