Basta
Basta is a commercial F1 hybrid poblano/ancho type developed by Vitalis Organic Seeds for organic growers. It produces early, uniform fruit with a heavy leaf canopy that helps reduce sunscald.
About 1/13 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).
Growing
~65 days to maturity
Fruit size
12–15 cm
Flavor & Use
Mild poblano flavor with grassy notes when green that sweeten and deepen when the fruit reaches chocolate brown.
Culinary
About
Smooth, thick-walled, mostly two-lobed pods about 5 inches long ripen from glossy dark green to deep chocolate brown. The mild flavor is grassy and poblano-like when green, becoming richer and sweeter at the chocolate stage. Used for chile rellenos, roasting, stuffing, and dried as ancho. Plants are upright and productive, with concentrated fruit set and good leaf cover.
Backstory
Released as an F1 hybrid by the Dutch organic seed company Vitalis Organic Seeds (part of Enza Zaden) to address common issues with traditional poblanos such as late uneven ripening and sunscald. Selected for earliness, uniformity, and canopy protection for commercial organic production.
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FAQ
- How hot is Basta?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–2,500 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat
- What does Basta taste like?
- Mild poblano flavor with grassy notes when green that sweeten and deepen when the fruit reaches chocolate brown.
- How do I grow Basta?
- Basta: about 65 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Basta?
- Poblano, Ancho