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Poblano Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Also known as: ancho chile, ancho pepper
Mild large-fruited pepper used fresh for stuffing or dried as ancho. Heat level 1000-2000 SHU.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing18–24″
Row Spacing24–36″
Planting Depth0.25–0.5″
Height24–36″
Spread18–24″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
8–10 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
2–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
65–80 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
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Zones 3–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Needs warm soil to thrive. Harvest green or allow to ripen to red for drying.
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