Onza Roja
Heirloom pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- Heirloom
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 90-115 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Origin & history
A slender Oaxacan chile used in the region's yellow and red moles, grown in small quantities and among the chiles at real risk of disappearing as growers move to easier crops.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 90-115 days | |
| Scoville heat | 3,000-8,000 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
Ají Omnicolor
90-120 days
- heirloom
Dedo de Moça
90-120 days
- heirloom
Kellu Uchu
100-130 days
- heirloom
Ají Cristal
90-110 days
- heirloom
Ají Norteño
95-125 days
- heirloom
Ají Panca
100-130 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