The Buena Mulata chilli is a captivating heirloom variety renowned for its vibrant colour transformation and notable heat. Originating from the United States, this pepper was popularised by African-American artist Horace Pippin in the 1940s.
The slender, cayenne-shaped fruits measure approximately 15 to 18 centimetres in length. They begin as a striking violet hue, transitioning through shades of pink, orange, and brown before reaching a deep red upon full maturity. This dynamic colour progression not only enhances visual appeal but also indicates the pepper’s ripening stages.
In terms of heat, the Buena Mulata registers between 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), placing it on par with traditional cayenne peppers. Beyond its heat, it offers a sweet, slightly smoky flavour, making it a versatile addition to various culinary dishes. Its unique appearance and flavour profile make it suitable for salsas, pickling, and as a colourful garnish.
Cultivating the Buena Mulata is relatively straightforward. The plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, reaching up to 60 centimetres in height. It is known for its prolific yield, producing an abundance of peppers throughout the growing season.
Key Details:
– Species: Capsicum annuum
– Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 30,000 – 50,000
– Time to Fruit: Approximately 75-85 days from transplanting
– Culinary Uses: Salsas, pickling, garnishes, hot sauces, and dried powders
Seeds Quality
Every seed we sell is grown at the ChilliChump homestead, so we control the whole process from sowing to harvest. Seeds are handpicked from healthy plants, processed using methods we’ve refined over the years, and germination-tested before they reach you.
Keeping our seed true to type is something we work hard at. The only way to truly isolate a chilli variety, though, is to grow it with no other chilli plant within a quarter of a mile to a mile, and no grower with a collection can do that. So we don’t claim 100% purity. The chance of a stray cross is small. If something grows out differently to what you expected, please get in touch. We’d rather hear about it than not.
You can read what other growers think in our reviews, and the ChilliChump YouTube channel follows these plants through every season, so you can see exactly where your seeds come from.
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Occasionally seeds produce something that is not “true to type”, or you may have less than satisfactory germination rates. If this happens please get in contact and let us know the details. We want you to be a happy customer. We will do our best to help, and will provide a refund for the seeds if you are still dissatisfied.
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