Pasilla Bajio

Pepper

75d to harvest

A slow-building warmth with a smoky, raisin-like depth—Pasilla Bajio peppers hang in the garden like dark lanterns, their skins ripening from glossy green to a velvety, near-black brown. The pods are long and gently tapered, with a supple, medium-thick flesh that turns wonderfully aromatic when dried or gently roasted, and it shines in salsas, adobo-style sauces, and chile-forward seasonings. For home gardeners, it’s a rewarding 75-day crop that delivers bold flavor and a striking, elegant silhouette from summer into early fall.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 11th
Last Frost	Apr 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 27th
Harvest Begins	Aug 10th
Harvest Ends	Nov 5th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	Stake
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	80
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

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African Marigold Marigold

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Capsicum annuum (Pasilla Bajio), and how can I treat it?

Watch for pepper maggots and thrips; thrips often show as silvery stippling on leaves and new growth that curls. For maggots, remove and destroy infested fruits early and use yellow sticky traps to reduce adult activity. If you see fungal leaf spots or gray mold in humid weather, improve airflow (space plants and avoid wetting foliage) and remove infected leaves promptly; if it’s spreading, use a labeled fungicide for edible peppers following the package directions.

How do I know when Pasilla Bajio peppers are ready to harvest?

Pasilla Bajio is typically ready around 75 days, when fruits have reached full size and turn from green to a deep brown/near-black color for drying. Harvest by cutting the stem with scissors; peppers left too long can become overly soft and harder to dry evenly. For fresh eating, pick earlier when still dark but firm, while the skin is not wrinkled.