West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Ancho Peppers)
West Coast Seeds (Ancho Peppers)
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Heart-shaped poblano peppers are 10-13cm (4-5") long with a mildly pungent and slightly sweet taste. In its fresh form (called "poblano") Anchos are a very dark, glossy green and are used roasted and stuffed for rellenos (remove skin after roasting). When reddish-brown and dried (called ancho) it is used to make chili powder and mole sauce. Ancho pepper seeds produce plants with lots of high quality, dark-green peppers that turn red. Plants are fairly large, so if you'd like to grow in containers, provide ample root space in 5-gallon or larer pots. Milder than jalapenos at 1,000 - 2,000 SHU's.
| Latin Name |
Capsicum annuum, C. baccatum, and C. chinense |
| Difficulty |
Moderately difficult |
| Days to Sprout | 10-21 Days |
| Days to Mature | 80 Days |
| Starting |
Sow indoors 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Keep soil as warm as possible. Seedling heating mats speed germination. Try to keep seedlings at 18-24°C (64-75°F) in the day, and 16-18°C (61-64°F) at night. Before they become root-bound, transplant them into 8cm (3″) pots. For greatest possible flower set, try to keep them for 4 weeks at night, about 12°C (55°F). Then transplant them into 15cm (6″) pots, bringing them into a warm room at night, about 21°C (70°F). |
| Growing |
Soil should have abundant phosphorus and calcium, so add lime and compost to the bed at least three weeks prior to transplanting. Mix ½ cup of balanced organic fertilizer beneath each plant. Though peppers will tolerate dry soil, they will only put on good growth if kept moist. Harden off before planting out 30-60cm (12-24″) apart. Five gallon containers also work well, but require good drainage and regular irrigation. Using plastic mulch with a cloche can increase the temperature by a few degrees. Pinch back growing tips to encourage leaf production. This helps shade the developing fruits and prevents sun-scald in hot summers. |
Mildly pungent and slightly sweet taste
Dark, glossy green peppers that ripen to red
Open-pollinated seeds
