Pepper Seeds - Hot - Pasilla Bajio
80-89 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Pasilla Bajio Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, hot-type pepper with mild heat levels. 1,000 to 2,500 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Pasilla Bajio Hot Pepper is a Mexican pepper made popular by the famous mole dish. The name in Spanish means, "little raisin." This flavorful pepper matures from green to red then brown with a wrinkled skin. Used for sauces and seasonings. ~4,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Pasilla Baijo Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
First things first, grab your seed starting trays and get ready to plant the seeds about 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost hits your area. Prepare your trays with either a well-draining soil or a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair. The seeds should be planted about 0.25 inches deep. Make sure the soil stays moist, but don’t overwater your seeds. You can stick your pinky into the soil to see if it is dry below the surface. If it is, then give your plants a little water, but make sure you don’t overwater them. Keep your peppers in a warm spot for germination, somewhere around 80-90 F. You can use a grow light to create a warmer space that will help them germinate. After about 7-10 days, they should germinate, and you can move them to a cooler spot so they can be hardened off before you plant them in the garden. Make sure to cover the roots completely as you are planting the seedlings. Space them about 12-18 inches apart and space rows 2-3 feet apart. Try to choose an area of your garden that has not been used for other nightshades recently. Make sure you aren’t planting hot and sweet pepper varieties close to each other to avoid cross-pollination.
There are several things you can do to make sure your peppers grow well. Make sure that you water your plants consistently, especially during dry periods. Sprinkle some mulch around the base of your plants to keep the soil moist and prevent any pesky weeds. You can try giving your plants a fertilizer full of phosphorus and calcium to help promote their growth. Don't forget to give your plants a little support with stakes or trellises to keep them standing tall as they start to grow fruit. You can also try companion planting - plant some marigolds and basil alongside your peppers to attract pollinators and keep the pests at bay. Keep an eye on your plants and take action immediately if you see any pests or signs of disease.
Harvesting Pasilla Baijo Peppers
As your peppers start to grow bright fruit, keep watch for the perfect harvest moment. Usually, they'll be ready to pick around 80-85 days after transplanting, with a vibrant green color and will feel firm. Since these are hot peppers with some heat, they're tasty both when fully ripe or premature. When it's time to harvest, take your garden shears or a knife and give your peppers a clean snip off the plant, leaving a little stem on the plant. Wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after harvesting.
About Pasilla Baijo Pepper Garden Seeds
Pasilla Bajio Hot Pepper is a Mexican pepper made popular by the famous mole dish. The name in Spanish means, ‘little raisin.’
These peppers are tolerant to heat.
These peppers are great for use in seasonings and sauces!
Pasilla Baijo peppers grow well in garden beds, greenhouses, and raised beds.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Pasilla Bajio adds a lot of complexity to food, with about 1,000 to 2,000 Scoville Heat Units. These peppers are often dried and used in sauces or ground up for seasonings. Try it in your mole or enchilada sauces! It also brings interesting flavor to hot sauces."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Pasilla Baijo Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg packet - Approximately 35 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 64,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 320,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Pasilla Baijo Pepper seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Pepper Type: | Hot - These peppers all have some heat and usually rank at least 100, but usually 500 or more on the Scoville scale and have heat ranging from mild to extremely hot. |
| Pasilla Bajio Pepper Color: | Green |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 80-89 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: | Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 1,000 to 2,500 |
| Heat Level: | Mild - 100 to 2,500 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Poblano Ancho or Pepperoncini |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready for harvest around 76 to 90 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Pepper Use: | Often dried and used in sauces or ground up for seasonings. Try it in your mole or enchilada sauces. |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat |