About Costeno Amarillo
Costeno Amarillo means yellow coastal from Oaxaca. Rating 500-2,500 SHU offers minimal heat. Used in Oaxacan yellow moles. The fruity flavor is distinctive. Easier to grow than chilhuacles. Important in Oaxacan cuisine. The bright yellow color is attractive. Very productive plants. Shows Oaxacan pepper diversity. Essential for authentic Oaxacan cooking.
Flavor profile
Very mild
In the kitchen
Oaxacan yellow coastal pepper
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 80-90 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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