🌶️ Chilhuacle Negro - The authentic taste of Oaxaca

The Chilhuacle Negro is a rare and traditional Capsicum annuum from the Mexican state Oaxaca, where it has been used for centuries in the famous mole negro-sauce. This pepper is particularly loved for its deep, earthy flavor with notes of raisins, cocoa and tobacco - a true flavor enhancer in authentic Mexican cuisine.

The fruits are medium-sized, slightly ribbed and ripen from green to a rich, dark chocolate brown color. The sharpness is mild to medium, making the Chilhuacle Negro excellent for both traditional preparations and modern culinary creations.

🌱 Cultivation information
Species: Capsicum annuum
Pungency: 1,000 - 3,000 SHU
Color: green → dark brown when maturing
Taste: complex, earthy, slightly smoky with notes of cocoa
Sow: February - March indoors at 22-28 °C, transplant after the last frost
Seeds: open-pollinated

🍴 Culinary Tip
The Chilhuacle Negro is indispensable in mole negro - a rich sauce based on chocolate, nuts and spices - but also tastes great in stews or for drying and grinding into powder. A real culinary treasure For lovers of authentic Mexican flavors!