Review Article

The Chilhuacle Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) in Mexico: Description of the Variety, Its Cultivation, and Uses

Table 1

Chilhuacle chili developmental stages and color changes from immature to mature fruits.

Color scaleDevelopmental stageDays after pollination (DAP)ColorDescription of color
LuminosityChromaHue

1Immature1522.87.0139.2Light green
2Green2722.47.1138.9Bright green
3Green-mature4222.77.5141.6Bright dark green
4Mature5421.05.3155.9Completely dark green