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Ancho Hot Pepper Seeds

Capsicum annuum

5.00 (2 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Start Ancho Poblano hot pepper seeds indoors in peat pots about 8 weeks before the last expected spring frost. Sow them 1/4" deep and keep the soil at 80-85 degrees F until germination; provide sunlight or a grow light for 12-16 hours a day. When the outdoor temperature reaches 60-65 degrees F during the day and no less than 50 degrees F at night, transplant the seedlings 12-16" apart. Exposing the plants to the weather for several hours a day before transplanting may help prevent shock. Peppers also grow well in containers or raised beds.

Growing: Keep the soil evenly moist and weeds under control; mulching the plants may help with this. If excess heat and sun cause the plants to wilt, provide shade.

Harvesting: Harvesting hot peppers is basically a matter of personal preference. Generally, the longer the peppers mature on the vine, the hotter they will taste. Mature peppers, however, signal the plant to stop producing; if the peppers are picked when still at the green stage, the plant will go on producing. Always use a knife or scissors to remove peppers to prevent damage to the fragile stems.

Seed Saving: Keep in mind that peppers will cross pollinate with other varietes of pepper, so isolation or caging may be necessary to preserve genetic purity. Allow the pepper to fully mature, than cut it open and remove the seeds. Spread out the seeds to dry for about two weeks. Store Ancho Poblano hot pepper seeds in a cool, dry place for up to two years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Capsicum annuum

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Hot Pepper, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 4,000

Planting Method: From Transplant

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 36 Inches

Color: Red, Green

Ancho Hot Pepper Seeds 5.0
Review By Kim C

Ordered 5 Seeds

This was the only place I could readily find Summer Savory and Thai Basil (in stock) so I also ordered 3 packets of chile peppers. They arrived quite promptly and I am impressed these seeds are packed in individual foil, zip-top envelopes. This should be the industry standard for sure.

Ancho Hot Pepper Seeds 5.0
Review By Jacob Rulander

Poblanos Did not germinate/sprout

Hi. Almost All my seeds germinated. Except I
Had 0% sprout out of around 20-30seeds for the Poblanos... it's been
Since 4/8 they were planted in pods like the rest. The pimentos took 3weeks but have sprouted. Any idea why these would of not sprouted. As I said all
Other pepper varietys have spouted except for the ancho poblanos

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~50 Seeds) $3.48 Notify Me
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $7.96 Notify Me
1 Oz Mylar (~4,000 Seeds) $16.80 $14.49 Notify Me
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $40.00 Notify Me
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $150.00 Notify Me
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $675.00 Notify Me
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $1,200.00 Notify Me
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $2,850.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

While known as Ancho in its dried form, this pepper is also known as Poblano in its fresh form. An only moderately hot pepper, it is excellent for roasting, stuffing, or Mexican fare. The dark green vegetable measures 4" long and turns red as it matures. 1000 Scoville Heat Units.
Known as Ancho in its dried state, this pepper also has the name of Poblano when fresh. A "Poblano" refers to a native of Puebla, Mexico. Records show that this pepper is among those discovered by Christopher Columbus in his travels and taken back to Europe, where they immediately established themselves in European cuisine.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Start Ancho Poblano hot pepper seeds indoors in peat pots about 8 weeks before the last expected spring frost. Sow them 1/4" deep and keep the soil at 80-85 degrees F until germination; provide sunlight or a grow light for 12-16 hours a day. When the outdoor temperature reaches 60-65 degrees F during the day and no less than 50 degrees F at night, transplant the seedlings 12-16" apart. Exposing the plants to the weather for several hours a day before transplanting may help prevent shock. Peppers also grow well in containers or raised beds.

Growing: Keep the soil evenly moist and weeds under control; mulching the plants may help with this. If excess heat and sun cause the plants to wilt, provide shade.

Harvesting: Harvesting hot peppers is basically a matter of personal preference. Generally, the longer the peppers mature on the vine, the hotter they will taste. Mature peppers, however, signal the plant to stop producing; if the peppers are picked when still at the green stage, the plant will go on producing. Always use a knife or scissors to remove peppers to prevent damage to the fragile stems.

Seed Saving: Keep in mind that peppers will cross pollinate with other varietes of pepper, so isolation or caging may be necessary to preserve genetic purity. Allow the pepper to fully mature, than cut it open and remove the seeds. Spread out the seeds to dry for about two weeks. Store Ancho Poblano hot pepper seeds in a cool, dry place for up to two years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Capsicum annuum

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Hot Pepper, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 4,000

Planting Method: From Transplant

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 36 Inches

Color: Red, Green

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 2 reviews
5.0

Review By Kim C

Ordered 5 Seeds

This was the only place I could readily find Summer Savory and Thai Basil (in stock) so I also ordered 3 packets of chile peppers. They arrived quite promptly and I am impressed these seeds are packed in individual foil, zip-top envelopes. This should be the industry standard for sure.

5.0

Review By Jacob Rulander

Poblanos Did not germinate/sprout

Hi. Almost All my seeds germinated. Except I
Had 0% sprout out of around 20-30seeds for the Poblanos... it's been
Since 4/8 they were planted in pods like the rest. The pimentos took 3weeks but have sprouted. Any idea why these would of not sprouted. As I said all
Other pepper varietys have spouted except for the ancho poblanos