Chile De Arbol Peppers originate in Mexico like many hot peppers. The name De Arbol translates to Small Tree or Tree like referring to the way the plant grows rather tall with a thick stem or trunk and branch out like trees.
The 2-3 inch fruit of this chile are narrow and curved and have a smoky flavor which is great for chili. They start out green and mature to a dark red. On the Scoville scale, they rate rather hot coming in around 30,o0o SHU. Like many other HOT peppers, it is wise to wear gloves and refrain from touching your eyes or mouth while preparing. These are often the peppers that you see dried and hung on strings called ristras or incorporated into wreaths.
Size: #4
How To Grow: Plant in full sun.
Spacing: Plant 18″-24″ apart.
Height: Grows 36″ to 48″ tall.
Outstanding Features: Chosen by many chili cook-off participants as the best pepper for flavoring chili.
Tips: Water plants thoroughly after transplanting. Avoid planting under conditions that will stunt the plants and lead to poor production, such as cold weather, lack of sufficient soil moisture, or lack of sufficient fertilizer. Water deeply but not too often.
