25 seeds. 80 days. Capsicum annuum. Tender perennial.
 
Pepper 'Mulato' has 4-inch long fruits with a mild smoky heat. This Mexican heirloom ripens to a dark brown. It is usually dried before adding to hot sauce and chili. Mulato has a heat level of 2,500 to 3,000 Scoville Heat Units, which is milder than jalapeños.
 
Sowing Peppers Seeds: 
 
Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date, 1/4 inch deep. Transplant the peppers 2 weeks after the last frost date or when there is no hint of frost. Space 15 inches apart. Full sun.