Pasilla Bajio Chilaca Pepper Seeds – 25 Seeds, Mild Smoky Mexican Chile, Capsicum annuum

Pasilla Bajio, also known as Chilaca, is a traditional Mexican chile pepper prized for its mild, smoky flavor and deep green-to-brown fruits. These 25 seeds of Capsicum annuum produce elongated, dark green peppers that mature to a rich chocolate brown, perfect for authentic mole sauces, salsas, and stuffing. The plants are vigorous and productive, adding both culinary value and ornamental interest to vegetable gardens and containers.

Easy to grow from seed, Pasilla Bajio peppers thrive in warm, sunny conditions and reward gardeners with a generous harvest. Whether you're a seasoned pepper grower or a beginner, these seeds offer a rewarding gardening experience with a taste of Mexican cuisine.

Plant Features

• Mild heat level (1,000–2,000 Scoville units) with a complex, smoky flavor
• Elongated fruits grow 6–9 inches long, turning from dark green to brown
• Productive plants that perform well in gardens and containers
• Dual-purpose: excellent for fresh use, drying, and traditional Mexican dishes
• Open-pollinated Capsicum annuum variety

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual pepper (perennial in frost-free zones)
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright bushy plant
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 24–36 inches
• Germination Requirements: Soil temperature 75–85°F; germination in 10–21 days
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix, keep consistently moist, and provide warmth (75–85°F) for reliable germination. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant into larger pots and gradually harden off before moving outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.

Set plants in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and mulch to conserve moisture. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Harvest Pasilla Bajio peppers when they reach full size and are dark green, or allow them to mature to brown for a sweeter, smokier flavor. Use caution when handling hot peppers.

What's Included

25 Pasilla Bajio Chilaca Pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum).