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Guajillo Pepper Seeds Sweet, Smoky & Mildly Spicy Mexican Classic

The Guajillo Pepper is one of Mexicos most popular and flavorful chiles, loved for its deep red color, fruity sweetness, and mild smoky heat. Known as the dried version of the Mirasol pepper, the Guajillo has a rich, slightly earthy flavor that makes it a staple in mole, salsas, and adobo sauces across Mexican cuisine.

These compact, high-yielding plants reach 23 feet tall and produce beautiful, slender 36 inch pods that ripen from green to a glossy brownish-red. As the peppers dry, they take on their signature wrinkled, raisin-like texture and develop a smooth, tangy sweetness with a subtle spice perfect for drying, grinding, and cooking.

Guajillo vs. Mirasol Whats the Difference?

The Mirasol pepper is the fresh version of this chile, offering a slightly brighter, fruitier taste, while the Guajillo is the dried form that brings deeper, smokier flavor and a more complex sweetness. Both come from the same plant, but Guajillo is the version used for traditional Mexican sauces thanks to its rich, mellow heat and stunning red hue.

If youre looking to grow an authentic pepper used in countless Mexican dishes, the Guajillo delivers both flavor and versatility straight from your garden.

Pepper Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum

• Heat Level: Mild (2,5005,000 SHU)

• Flavor: Sweet, smoky, and mildly spicy with fruity notes

• Plant Height: 23 ft tall

• Fruit Size: 36 inches long; ~1 inch wide

• Color: Green Deep Brownish-Red

• Texture: Wrinkled, raisin-like skin

• Best Uses: Mole, salsas, sauces, seasoning paste, drying, and grinding

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