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Poblano 'Mulato'

Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Mulato'

Overview
A traditional Mexican poblano variety that produces large, heart-shaped peppers perfect for chiles rellenos and authentic Mexican cooking. When fresh, these peppers offer mild heat and rich flavor, and when dried they become mulato chiles - one of the essential peppers for mole sauce. An absolute must for serious Mexican cuisine enthusiasts.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil temperatures reach 65°F consistently.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 10-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, pepper maggot, flea beetles, cutworms. Common diseases: Bacterial spot, cercospora leaf spot, verticillium wilt.