Chile de Árbol
Heirloom pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- Heirloom
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 80-100 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Also known as
| Name | Kind | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bird's Beak | Synonym |
Origin & history
A slim Mexican chile that keeps its bright red through drying, unlike most, which is why it is the one hanging in market wreaths. Used for heat and colour rather than for depth of flavour.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 80-100 days | |
| Scoville heat | 15,000-30,000 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- heirloom
Criolla Sella
80-100 days
- heirloom
Guntur Sannam
80-110 days
- heirloom
Ají Cristal
90-110 days
- heirloom
Ají Rojo
100-120 days
- heirloom
Baklouti
80-95 days
- heirloom
Byadgi
80-110 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 1 source, all commercial catalogs. No independent reference documents this variety yet.
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog · Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., Seed Catalog