HotSouthern Mexico
Mitla Jalapeño
Smaller, hotter jalapeño variety from southern Mexico. Fruits are 2-3 inches but pack more heat than typical jalapeños. Thin walls but intense flavor. Named after ancient Zapotec city of Mitla.
Scoville Heat Units
5,000to12,000SHU
Flavor Notes
intense heatsharpbrightcomplex
Best Uses
hot salsapicklinghot sauceMexican cuisineheat lovers
Cuisine Types
MexicanOaxacantraditional
Quick Facts
- Color
- Dark green to red
- Availability
- rare
- Season
- Summer-Fall
- Days to Maturity
- 70 days
- Plant Size
- Medium (20-26 inches)
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