Red Manzano

Description

The Red Manzano is a Capsicum pubescens chili from the cool highland regions of Mexico and the Andes producing round thick-fleshed pods that ripen to a vivid red with distinctive black seeds a unique feature of the pubescens species setting it apart from all other chili varieties. Like all manzano-type peppers it thrives in cooler mountain climates and develops a rich fruity flavor with moderate heat of 30,000-50,000 SHU tempered by thick juicy flesh that makes it pleasant to eat fresh. A traditional ingredient in Mexican and Andean highland cooking it is appreciated for its unusual black seeds beautiful red color and distinctive fruity flavor profile that differs from most annuum or chinense varieties.