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Pasilla means "little raisin" in Spanish, referring to the dark brown, wrinkled, dried form of the chilaca pepper. Fresh chilaca adds depth to red enchilada sauce and salsas. The dried pod, or pasilla, is a flavorful and important ingredient in traditional mole sauce. 1,000–2,000 Scoville heat units (mild). Plants are tobacco mosaic virus resistant.
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 80 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae, Nightshade family, includes tomatoes, potatoes, petunias, nicotiana, Chinese lantern, and eggplant.
Type: Under 5000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper (Learn more)
Native: Americas
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall
Variety Info: Narrow, cylindrical pods up to 10" long by 1" wide; dark green maturing to dark brown. 'Pasilla Bajio' is a mild pepper at 1,000–2,000 Scoville heat units.
Attributes: Tobacco Mosaic Virus Resistant, Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°‒90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: Can also sow in late summer for fall/winter crop.
Sprouts in: 10 – 25 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: Start indoors
Row Spacing: 24" ‒ 36"
Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18" ‒ 24" apart outside
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest when 6"–10" long and when peppers are dark brown. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting, or wear gloves to harvest peppers.
- Maria S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 3, 2026First Time Pasilla Bajio Grower
They took a while to get going, zone 7B, but it was a weird summer for Philly. This was my harvest on 10/3 and still more to pick if we get a few more warm days. Will definitely be planting again!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningOct 6, 2026Hey Maria,
That's awesome! We're so glad to hear your Pasilla Bajio Chilaca Chile Pepper Seeds did so well for you, especially with a tricky summer in zone 7B. Sounds like you've got a great harvest going and we love that you're already planning to plant again! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Susanne W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 3, 2026Grow Very Well
Easy to germinate and very strong plant. Took time to ripen. Because of health problems I was only able to fertilize twice but I still got some beautiful peppers. They're really interesting looking and different. Starts out a deep dark green, ripens to a dark purple, brown color
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningOct 6, 2026Hey Susanne,
We're so happy to hear that your Pasilla Bajio Chilaca Chile Pepper Seeds have grown so well for you! It sounds like they were easy to germinate and developed into really strong plants. We love that you got to experience those beautiful color changes from deep dark green to that dark purple brown as they ripened. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community and for sharing your experience! Keep on growing 🌻
- Katrina C.NV, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 2, 2026All seeds germinated
All 6 seeds germinated.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? PatioEGEpic GardeningJun 3, 2026Hey Katrina,
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! It's fantastic to hear that all 6 of your Pasilla Bajio seeds germinated! That's exactly what we love to see - perfect germination rates mean you're going to have a wonderful harvest of those delicious, mild chiles. Your plants will produce those beautiful dark green peppers that are perfect for stuffing or drying into chile negro. Keep on growing 🌻
- susanna M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 2, 20255 Stars
Planted last year and repurchased from you this year!
- Amber A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 31, 20245 Stars
I love growing plants from seeds and there's no one I trust more as my seed source
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
