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Poblano 'Mulato' — Peppers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Poblano 'Mulato'
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

80-90days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil temperatures reach 65°F consistently.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, deep watering preferred
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green to chocolate brown when ripe
Size: 4-5 inches long, 3-4 inches wide
Shape: Heart-shaped, broad shoulders tapering to point
Flavour: Mild heat (1,000-2,000 Scoville) with rich, earthy, slightly sweet flavor

In the kitchen

Chiles rellenos, roasting, stuffing, mole sauce (when dried), salsas, Mexican dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pepper maggot, flea beetles, cutworms
Diseases: Bacterial spot, cercospora leaf spot, verticillium wilt
Resistance: Moderate disease resistance, good heat 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	—	September – 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, 4 to avoid.

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

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share trellising systems

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on aphids

CarrotsUtilize different soil layers and carrots help break up soil for pepper roots

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

ChivesRepels aphids and may help deter larger pests like rabbits

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone which is toxic to peppers and causes stunted growth

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathic compounds

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper growth

Apricot TreesCan harbor verticillium wilt which easily spreads to pepper plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 1.43
Fat (g): 0.191
Carbohydrate (g): 5.14
Fibre (g): 2.07
Vitamin C (mg): 128
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.309
Folate (µg): 26
Calcium (mg): 8.37
Iron (mg): 0.117
Magnesium (mg): 10.7
Phosphorus (mg): 22.4
Potassium (mg): 192
Zinc (mg): 0.128

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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 Poblano 'Mulato'?

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