Zapotec is indigenous Oaxacan pepper. Rating 500-2,000 SHU offers mild heat. Traditional in Zapotec communities. The flavor is complex for heat level. Ripens through unusual color stages. Important cultural heritage variety. Used in traditional Oaxacan cooking. Very productive plants. The complexity is remarkable. Shows indigenous Mexican pepper diversity. Important for cultural preservation.

Mild, complex

Oaxacan indigenous cuisine