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Wow Mole Hot Pepper Plant

7.99
  • - Spacing: 16 inches
  • - Days to Harvest: 80
  • - Scores 700-800 Scoville heating units
  • - Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 Wow Mole Hot Pepper Plant
Plant Features

Wow Mole was bred specifically for Mexican mole sauce. It has a mild heat, a tangy, nutty flavor and is said to be the pasilla perfected. The long, 7-9-inch fruits ripen from green to chocolate brown. Use fresh, dried or ground. An All-American Selections Winner for good reason!

Our Wow Mole Hot Pepper Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Transplant when soil temperatures reaches 60°F

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8
  • - Add compost or aged manure (in the fall before planting)

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water consistently
  • - Avoid overwatering, which can lead to blossom end rot

Fertilizer Type:

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch off early blossoms to encourage stronger plant growth

Pollination:

  • - Self-pollinating, but benefit from insect and wind or mechanical movement

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for aphids, flea beetles, and cutworms
  • - Monitor for signs of bacterial spot or other diseases

Harvesting Indicators:

  • - Harvest when peppers reach desired size and color
  • - Cut rather than pull to avoid damaging the plant

Storage:

  • - Store unwashed peppers in the refrigerator for up to a week
  • - Can be frozen for longer storage

Companion Plants:

  • - Basil: Improves flavor and repels pests
  • - Onions: Deter pests
  • - Carrots: Loosen soil for pepper roots
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 8+ hours
Watering Needs Consistently moist, but not waterlogged
Soil Properties Well-drained
Growing Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
When to harvest When they reach a dark brown color
Production Time Multiply Pickings
Habit Upright
Foliage Color Green
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden
Plant Used for Food Production
Disease Resistance Potato Virus Y (PVY), Tobamovirus (TM) Races 0-2
Plant Type Hybrid
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