Pasilla Bajio Seeds

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[C. annuum] Pasilla Bajio, medium-low, widely used dried in Mexican mole sauces heat.

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Pasilla Bajio Seeds

Pasilla Bajio Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum annuum, with long, thin, dark brown fruits when ripe, a traditional Mexican Capsicum annuum variety.

The Pasilla bajio Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces long, thin, dark brown fruits when ripe, a traditional Mexican Capsicum annuum variety.

How to Sow Pasilla bajio

sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed at 25-28°C: germination takes 2-4 weeks and benefits from constant light.

How to Grow Pasilla bajio

transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are above 15°C, in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Tips for Pasilla bajio

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.

Diseases and Pests of Pasilla bajio

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.

Uses and Curiosities of Pasilla bajio

the fruits have a medium-low, widely used dried in Mexican mole sauces heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Pasilla bajio

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of Pasilla bajio

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g