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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