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Hot Pepper Seeds - Ancho or Poblano

Eat fresh, dried, or ground into chili powder

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Capsicum annuum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT TYPE

  • Chile

COLOR

  • Green

Grow heirloom peppers - Ancho or Poblano Pepper Seeds - 1,000-1,500 Scovilles

This heart shaped heirloom pepper is actually well known under two different names. "Poblano" is the fresh version and is excellent stuffed or roasted. "Ancho" is the dried version, often used in chili powder. Ancho / Poblano Pepper is a mild to medium chili pepper that is commonly used in Mexican cuisine, and other spicy dishes. It is the most commonly used variety for chili rellenos and mole.

  • • Heart shaped chile
  • • Great to eat fresh or dried and ground to chile powder
  • • Mild / Medium - 1,000-1,500 Scoville Units

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 50
1 Ounce 3,172

Planting Guide

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    Hot Pepper Seeds - Ancho or Poblano FAQs

    Is Ancho or Poblano Hot Pepper resistant to animals or disease?

    Ancho or Poblano Hot Pepper is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    How big will Ancho or Poblano Hot Pepper get?

    Ancho or Poblano Hot Pepper grows to 4.5 inches.

    What is the flavor profile of Ancho or Poblano Hot Pepper?

    Ancho or Poblano Hot Pepper has a flavor profile described as mild and 1k - 1.5k scoville heat units.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 2.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Online, and packet received says average seed count 88. Ordered 2 packs……both had 51 seeds.

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