{"product_id":"grueso-de-plaza-pepper-seeds-canada","title":"Grueso de Plaza Pepper","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"123\"\u003e10+ Seeds\/Packet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"123\"\u003e🇲🇽 Grueso de Plaza Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eA traditional Mexican market pepper 🌶🇲🇽! The \u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eGrueso de Plaza\u003c\/strong\u003e (literally “thick of the market”) is an heirloom variety cherished in central and southern Mexico for its large, thick-walled fruits and bold, earthy flavor. These peppers are wide, blocky, and meaty — perfect for roasting, stuffing, and drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e👅 Flavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eEarthy 🌱, slightly smoky 🌫️, and robust 🌿 with medium heat 🌶🔥.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"583\"\u003e🍴 Culinary Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e🌮 Roast and peel for authentic Mexican sauces and fillings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"708\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"708\"\u003e🧀 Stuff with meats, cheeses, or rice for hearty meals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e🔥 Grill or char for smoky depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e🥫 Dry into bold chili flakes or powders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e🍲 Essential for rustic stews, moles, and salsas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eGrueso de Plaza peppers are \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eauthentic flavor builders\u003c\/strong\u003e 👨🍳🇲🇽. Their thick flesh and bold taste make them perfect for fire-roasting, stuffing, and creating the deep, rustic sauces Mexican cuisine is known for. A chef’s gateway to true mercado-style cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e🌱 Growing Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e🪴 Vigorous, heavy-yielding plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e📏 Large, thick-walled pods (4–5 inches long)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e🎨 Ripen from green 💚 ➡️ deep red ❤️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e⏱ Mid-late season harvests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e🌶 Scoville Heat Units (SHU):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~5,000–15,000 (mild-medium, depending on ripeness)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Verde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50310593478946,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4401\/7186\/files\/grueso-de-plaza-pepper-mild-seeds-hero.jpg?v=1757283767","url":"https:\/\/casaverdeseeds.com\/products\/grueso-de-plaza-pepper-seeds-canada","provider":"Casa Verde Seed Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}