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Buena Mulata Pepper

Buena Mulata Pepper

Historic heirloom pepper with vibrant color transitions and balanced heat — from deep purple to rich red with evolving flavor.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Hot

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    30,000–50,000 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum annuum

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Purple to red (multi-stage)

  • ⏳ Days

    75–90 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Buena Mulata is a historic heirloom pepper known for its vibrant color transitions and rich cultural background. The long, slender pods shift through a range of colors — from deep purple to pink, yellow, orange, and finally red.

This variety is valued not only for its appearance but also for its performance and versatility in the garden and kitchen.

Flavor & Heat

Buena Mulata delivers a medium heat with a flavor that evolves as the fruit ripens. In earlier purple stages, the flavor is more vegetal and crisp.

As the peppers mature to red, they become sweeter and richer, developing fruity and slightly smoky undertones, making them suitable for both fresh use and drying.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and temperatures are consistently warm. Buena Mulata thrives in full sun with rich, well-drained soil.

Plants are productive and may require staking to support long fruit. Regular harvesting encourages continued production throughout the season.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from modern hybrids to historic heirlooms.

Buena Mulata carries a story as rich as its color, connecting growers to a deeper agricultural tradition.

From soil to scorch.