Ancient strain from Oaxaca used traditionally to prepare mole coloradito, or mole rojo (dark red chili paste). Shares some obvious traits with the Poblano, with its long, thick stem and its dark green color at the immature stage. Medium heat, variable shape (from short-conical to elongated), 8 to 12 cm long. Thin walls. Dries easily. Starts dark green, then turns red. Like the other 2 chilhuacles (yellow and black), this one is only grown sporadically in some areas of Oaxaca. Name means "old chile" in nahuatl. Grows well in southern Quebec. Around 90-100 days.
Warning: this variety is not completely stable and will sometimes yield yellow-orange pods (Chilhuacle amarillo).
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