Guajillo 1 Litre Pot Plant - Pre-Order Now!

A classic, mild-heat, American/New Mexican/Mexican chilli. Like many chillies from Mexico, it has different names when green versus ripened. The green chilli is called 'Guajillo' and when ripe the chilli is called 'Mirasol'.

Traditionally dried when red and used throughout Mexico as a base for rich salsas, mole recipes and sauces. They add a complex fruity flavor with little burn. Add other chillies to increase the heat.

Heat level: Approximately 3,000 to 5,000 SHUs. Learn about Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) here.

Harvest: Starts fruiting about 70 days from potting on as seedlings and under good growing conditions. Pick when the fruits have reached their maximum size. Fruits ripen from green to red.

Size: The plant can grow to 1m high and will require support.

Capsicum annuum

Packaging & Shipping Information

Each plant is sent in its own box to keep it safe in the post and is shipped with full care instructions.

The plant varieties available will change throughout the season. Plants are sent in 1Ltr (13cm) pots.

Pre-ordered plants are shipped out as soon as the plants are mature enough and have a root ball which is strong enough to cope with the shipping process.

Growers Guide

Please find our chilli growing instructions here.