Mulato Isleno Poblano Pepper

Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Mulato Isleno'

Also Known As

Pepper 'Mulato Isleno'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 1'-4'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

10a-12

Mulato Isleno Poblano Pepper plant details

Mulato Isleno Poblano Pepper is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mulato Isleno Poblano Pepper

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mulato Isleno Poblano Pepper

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

“Poblano” or “Ancho”-type peppers like ‘Mulato Isleno’ are relatively mild & very popular in South-Western or Mexican cooking. The 2’ tall plants produce glossy dark peppers 3” wide at the shoulders & 6” long. The color changes from green to almost black as the pepper matures. This ‘Mulato’ variant gets particularly dark & is softer & sweeter in flavor. After roasting & peeling, use stuffed or in Mole. Also good dried. Grow the plant 14-16” apart in full sun & add compost or manure before planting. Water deeply & evenly or the flowers will drop.