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Pepper profile

Española Improved

Origin
New Mexico, USA
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Green to Red
Pod size
6-7 inches

Scoville heat range

3,000 – 5,000 SHU

Mild heat level

About Española Improved

Española Improved is Northern New Mexico variety. Rating 3,000-5,000 SHU offers mild heat. Developed from traditional Española area peppers. Improved for disease resistance and productivity. The flavor is classic Northern New Mexico. Excellent for green or red chile. Very reliable producer. Shows successful improvement of heirloom genetics. Popular in Northern New Mexico. Maintains traditional flavor.

Flavor profile

Mild heat

In the kitchen

Northern New Mexico cuisine

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
75-85 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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