About Chiltepe
Chiltepe is tiny wild Central American pepper. Rating 50,000-100,000 SHU offers intense heat. These tiny peppers are among smallest. Important in Guatemala and Central America. Often gathered wild rather than cultivated. The heat is sharp and immediate. Cultural significance in Maya regions. Complex fruity flavor despite tiny size. Available in red or yellow. Shows wild pepper diversity.
Flavor profile
Very hot, wild
In the kitchen
Central American wild pepper
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Days to harvest
- Wild/90-120 days
- Plant height
- 24-60 inches
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