Guajillo Peppers

About Guajillo Peppers

The heat level of this pepper is mild to medium. Seeds may be planted in 5-gallon containers, if not planted directly in ground.
  • Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
  • Common Name: Guajillo Peppers
  • Family: Solanaceae
  • Germination: 14 to 21 days
  • Hardiness: Heat and drought tolerant
  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Heirloom
  • Maturity: 85 days
  • Non-GMO
  • Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
  • Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
  • Size: 2 to 3 feet tall with 4 to 6-inch pods
  • Spacing: 30 inches

Companion Plants

Consider planting chile peppers along garden borders to keep flying pests away.
  • Basil
  • Carrots
  • Eggplant
  • Geraniums
  • Onions
  • Tomatoes

Harvesting Information

  • Harvest this beauty after it ripens from green to brown to red.
  • Dry peppers in a shady location.
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