About Chiltepe Yellow
Chiltepe Yellow is yellow variant of tiny wild pepper. Rating 50,000-100,000 SHU offers intense heat. These tiny yellow peppers are wild or semi-wild. Important in Central American cuisine particularly Guatemala. The heat is sharp and immediate. Often gathered from wild plants. Complex fruity flavor despite small size. Cultural significance in Maya regions. The yellow color distinguishes from red chiltepin. Both decorative and functional.
Flavor profile
Very hot, wild variety
In the kitchen
Central American cuisine, wild pepper
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Days to harvest
- Wild/90-120 days
- Plant height
- 24-60 inches
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