About Coban
Coban is traditional Guatemalan pepper. Rating 15,000-30,000 SHU offers moderate heat. Named after Coban region. Used in Guatemalan recado pastes. The flavor is characteristic. Important in Guatemalan cuisine. Very productive plants. Shows Central American pepper diversity. Used fresh and dried. Essential for authentic Guatemalan cooking.
Flavor profile
Moderate heat
In the kitchen
Guatemalan pepper, recados
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 75-85 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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