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Pepper profile

Mariachi Pepper

Origin
Mexico
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Yellow to Red
Pod size
5-7 inches

Scoville heat range

3,000 – 5,000 SHU

Mild heat level

About Mariachi Pepper

Mariachi Pepper is mild hybrid with festive colors ripening from yellow through orange to red. Rating 3,000-5,000 SHU, it offers gentle heat with sweet flavor. The thick walls make them perfect for stuffing. Excellent roasted where sweetness intensifies. Very productive plants produce peppers continuously. The colorful fruits at various stages make attractive plants. Perfect for families wanting mild heat. Can be eaten at any color stage. Fresh or cooked applications work equally well. Reliable and easy to grow.

Flavor profile

Mild heat with sweet flavor

In the kitchen

Stuffing, roasting, fresh eating

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
65-75 days
Plant height
18-24 inches

Sources

  1. Website or article Know The Pepper — Ultimate Pepper Heat Database (opens in a new tab)

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