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Chipotle 'Morita' — Peppers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Chipotle 'Morita'
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-85days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easy to moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Transplant after soil warms to 65°F consistently.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, allow slight drying between waterings
Soil: Well-drained soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep red when mature for smoking, can be harvested green
Size: 2.5-3 inches long, 1 inch wide
Shape: Conical jalapeño shape with thick walls
Flavour: Medium heat (2,500-8,000 SHU) with rich, complex flavor ideal for smoking

In the kitchen

Smoking into chipotle, fresh salsas, pickling, Mexican cuisine, hot sauces

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pepper maggots, flea beetles, spider mites
Diseases: Bacterial spot, phytophthora blight, virus diseases
Resistance: Good general disease tolerance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

TomatoesShare similar growing requirements and can help confuse pests through companion diversity

OreganoRepels aphids and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

CarrotsLoose soil from carrot growth improves drainage around pepper roots

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on pepper pests

ChivesRepels aphids and thrips while improving soil with sulfur compounds

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing them away from peppers

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and development

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in peppers

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper growth through root competition

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Chipotle 'Morita'?

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