HUACLE PEPPER (Capsicum annuum sp.) IN THE STATE OF OAXACA, MÉXICO

Abstract

The main agronomic and morphologic characteristics of the Huacle pepper (Capsicum annuum sp.) are presented, under field conditions and a protected environment. Forty-five descriptors were used, which included seven from the plant, nine from leaves, five from flowers and 24 from fruits. The results obtained indicated that the Huacle pepper plant has erect position, dichotomous growing habit, and green stems with anthocyanin features. The leaves are oval shaped, with dark green color, pointed apex, soft base and full laminar margin. The flowers are of intermediate position, with purple anthers, white filaments and exserted stigma. The fruit is a berry with trapezoidal shape, green color before maturity and in maturity dark brown color, medium intensity, and strong brilliance. The cultivation cycle is 185-195 days, and the pepper constitutes the main ingredient in Oaxaca’s mole negro.