Mulato Isleno Poblano

Description

Capsicum annuum

Mulato Isleno is a poblano chilli characterised by large, heart-shaped fruit measuring up to 8 x 15cm. The fruit start a dark green and ripen to a rich chocolate brown. The flavour is rich and complex, especially when the fruit are cooked.

The plants are big and robust and should be grown in the ground, though very large pots will do in a pinch. Both the main stem and the branches must be given strong support, or they will snap under the weight of the fruit.

Poblanos, also known as ‘anchos’, are one of the chillies that define Mexican cooking. Wonderful roasted and great in stews, they are also terrific stuffed with meat or cheese to make the quintessential Mexican dish, chiles rellenos. A real gourmet chilli.

Approx. number of seeds per pack: 15

Heat level: very mild (approx. 700 SHU)