{"product_id":"pasilla-chilaca-bajio-chilli-seeds-10-seeds","title":"Pasilla (Chilaca) Bajio Chilli Seeds (10 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePasilla (Chilaca) Bajio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild (1,000 SHU)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85 Days. A cornerstone of Mexican cuisine, Pasilla Bajio is a \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e known fresh as Chilaca and dried as Chile Negro — \"little raisin\" — a name that perfectly captures the deep, wrinkled brown-black skin of the dried pod. The long, narrow fruits reach 15–20 cm and ripen from dark green to a deep brown-black, developing a rich, earthy complexity when dried that makes them one of the holy trinity of chiles used in traditional mole alongside dried ancho and brown poblano peppers. Equally useful fresh in enchilada sauces, salsas, and roasted vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProlific plants reach 90 cm and thrive in full sun with warm conditions and fertile, well-drained soil. Best supported with a stake or cage to handle the weight of the long pendant pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the holy trinity of Mexican chillies used in traditional mole, alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/brown-poblano-chilli-seeds-10-seeds\"\u003eBrown Poblano\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/poblano-san-luis-chilli-seeds-10-seeds\"\u003eSan Luis Poblano\u003c\/a\u003e (Ancho when dried) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/guajillo-chilli-seeds-10-seeds\"\u003eGuajillo\u003c\/a\u003e. For a spicier version try \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/chile-de-arbol-chilli-seeds-10-seeds\"\u003eChile de Árbol\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick dark green for fresh use, or allow to ripen fully to deep brown-black for drying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy, smoky, and raisin-like with mild heat and rich depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58159303590191,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Pasilla_Chilaca_Bajio_Chilli_Seeds_10_seeds.png?v=1783736775","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/pasilla-chilaca-bajio-chilli-seeds-10-seeds","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}