# Siling Mahaba

Also known as siling haba, siling pangsigang, espada, finger chili, long pepper, green chili.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Siling Mahaba is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Philippine archipelago (widely cultivated), Philippines. Capsi’s sourced range is 25,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is mild to medium heat, fresh vegetal, aromatic. Used for sinigang, dinuguan, sisig, dynamite (stuffed), pinangat. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 25,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Rebec Valley Farm – Siling Haba Pepper seeds
  https://rebecvalleyfarm.com/product/siling-haba-pepper/

- 50,000 SHU · Unverified
  Wikipedia: Siling haba + Bitesized.ph Philippine market guide
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siling_haba

- 1,000–5,000 SHU · Unverified
  The Chilli Index – Siling Haba variety page
  https://thechilliindex.com/variety/siling-haba

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Wikipedia entry covering taxonomy (Capsicum annuum), fruit description (5-7 in / 13-18 cm bright light green), heat (50,000 SHU), and culinary uses in Philippine dishes.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siling_haba)
- [Philippine market guide detailing Siling Haba / Mahaba as the longest local chili (distinct length feature), 50,000 SHU heat, and common uses in sinigang, dinuguan, sisig, and dynamite.](https://www.bitesized.ph/chili-peppers-you-can-find-in-the-philippine-market/)
- [Detailed grower observations of Sili Mahaba physical traits (4-6 in long, ~3/4 in diameter tapering, thin walls, yellowish green), heat variation (mild to medium mild), and market notes.](https://www.clovegarden.com/ingred/cp_philz.html)
- [Cultivation guide specific to Siling haba / Espada (long chili) with plant height (70-100 cm), days to harvest (80-100), germination (7-14 days), soil pH (6.0-7.0), full sun, moderate watering, and tropical climate advice.](https://gardening.ecohomeinnovations.com/guide-in-planting-sili-chili/)
- [Capsicum cultivar list confirming Siling Mahaba / Mahaba as a Philippine Capsicum annuum entry rated at 50,000 SHU and popular in Filipino cuisine.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Capsicum_cultivars)
- [Specialty seed catalog entry for Siling Haba pepper noting approximate heat range (25,000-50,000 SHU), days to harvest (80+), and plant height (2-3 ft).](https://rebecvalleyfarm.com/product/siling-haba-pepper/)
- [Specialist culinary database with precise physical traits, heat nuance, and substitutes for Sili Mahaba (Philippine long chili).](https://www.clovegarden.com/ingred/cp_philz.html)

## FAQ
### How hot is Siling Mahaba?

Capsi’s sourced range is 25,000–50,000 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 Siling Mahaba taste like?

Mild to medium spicy with fresh, vegetal, and slightly aromatic qualities; contributes fragrance and subtle heat rather than overwhelming pungency in many traditional recipes.

### How do I grow Siling Mahaba?

Siling Mahaba: about 90 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Siling Mahaba?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/siling-mahaba
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data