I live in Houston, my wife was telling our Mexican gardener to tidy up our front yard. He told her that we had a chiltepin plant, but she...Read More told them to remove it, when I found out I told them to try potting it again, so I hope it can be saved. I made a soup tonight and used 10 of the chilis and they were fantastic. The plant is about 3 foot high and is loaded with chillis.
Yes this pepper is very hot, but it has a very strong sweet chili flavor so you use it sparingly. As for cultivation: I know it to be co...Read Moreld hardy to at least 20 f. I have had the best luck with this plant when I do not prune it back until new growth appears in the spring. Some of my plants are over 8 years old! They die back in the late fall and start producing in mid July. The birds love them as much as I do and leave me with a few new volunteer plants ever year.
I live in Houston, my wife was telling our Mexican gardener to tidy up our front yard. He told her that we had a chiltepin plant, but she...Read More
Yes this pepper is very hot, but it has a very strong sweet chili flavor so you use it sparingly. As for cultivation: I know it to be co...Read More
A 1/4 inch diameter pepper.