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Costeno Rojo

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Origin Oaxaca, Mexico
Species Capsicum annuum
Color Red
Size 3-5 inches
Scoville Heat Units
500 - 2,500 SHU
Heat Level: Mild

About This Pepper

Costeno Rojo is red coastal pepper from Oaxaca. Rating 500-2,500 SHU offers minimal heat. Used in red Oaxacan moles. The sweet fruity flavor is important. More common than chilhuacles. Essential in Oaxacan cuisine. Very productive plants. Shows Oaxacan culinary pepper tradition. Important mole ingredient. Cannot replicate Oaxacan food without it.

Flavor Profile

Very mild

Culinary Uses

Oaxacan red coastal pepper

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Growing Information

Difficulty Easy
Days to Harvest 80-90 days
Plant Height 24-30 inches

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