Poblano Pepper Seed

Perfect for Fresh Cooking & Homemade Ancho Peppers

Grow one of the most versatile peppers in the garden with the Poblano Pepper. Known for its rich flavor and mild heat, this heirloom favorite produces large, dark green peppers that are perfect for roasting, grilling, stuffing, and fresh cooking. When allowed to fully ripen and dry, poblano peppers become the well-known ancho pepper, prized for its deep, smoky flavor in traditional recipes.

These seeds are harvested from healthy, productive plants grown and observed throughout the growing season in the Melanated Eden garden in USDA Zones 6B/7A. Carefully selected for vigorous growth, abundant harvests, and dependable garden performance, Poblano Peppers thrive in containers, raised beds, and in-ground gardens.

Whether you're harvesting fresh peppers for your favorite recipes or drying them to create your own ancho peppers, this variety offers exceptional flavor and reliable production throughout the growing season.

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Warm-Season Vegetable
• Fruit Color: Dark Green, Ripening to Deep Red
• Heat Level: Mild (Approximately 1,000–2,000 Scoville Heat Units)
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun (6–8+ hours)
• Plant Height: Approximately 24–36 inches
• Spacing: 18–24 inches
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 70–90 days
• Best For: Stuffing, roasting, grilling, fresh cooking, drying into ancho peppers, and salsa making

Growing Tip

Harvest peppers while they're deep green for classic poblanos, or allow them to fully ripen to a rich red before drying to create flavorful ancho peppers. Regular harvesting encourages the plant to continue producing throughout the season, rewarding you with an abundant crop.

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