PEPPER (HOT)
Mulato

A large, mildly hot poblano type pepper. This heart shaped pepper matures from green to dark chocolate brown. Excellent for salsa, roasting and stuffing. Mulato Peppers are usually used in their dried form. The dry peppers are flat, wrinkled and a deep brown/black color. Dried Mulato are used to make Mexican mole sauces which are a combination of chocolate and chiles. Mulato Peppers are great in any sauce and they can be substituted for Poblanos, Anchos or Pasilla Chiles in any dish.

Heat scale: 5 (out of 10)

Source: NMSU Chili Pepper Institute
Days to germination: 10-20
Days to harvest: 85
Planting depth: 1/4"
Spacing (row/plant): 24-30"/18-24"

Suggestions: If saving seeds, plant hot and sweet peppers in separate areas to avoid cross-pollination. Pick peppers regularly for increased yields.

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