Chili pepper 'Ancho Mulato'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Ancho Mulato'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Ancho Mulato is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Planting Ancho Mulato in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 is ideal for as it does best in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Ancho Mulato from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between Chili pepper plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Ancho Mulato about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Ancho Mulato

As Ancho Mulato is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Ancho Mulato