Poblano Mild Hot Pepper Seeds

Poblano Mild Hot Pepper Seeds grow mild, slightly sweet chile peppers that reach a gentle 500 to 1500 SHU when ripened to red. Nearly ripe, deep-red poblanos that are dried are known as ancho chiles, and the fresh peppers are a staple of mole sauces and other Mexican dishes.

At a glance

• Variety: Poblano, known as ancho when dried
• Type: Non-GMO mild chile pepper
• Heat: 500 to 1500 SHU, mild
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/2 inch under lights indoors
• Season: Spring
• Spacing: 24 inches apart, single row or wide-row block
• Flavor: Mild, slightly sweet

Best for

• Mole and Mexican sauces
• Stuffing for chiles rellenos
• Roasting
• Drying as ancho chiles
• Mild-heat home cooking

How to grow

Start seeds 1/2 inch deep under lights indoors and transplant in spring. Set plants 24 inches apart in full sun, in a single row or solid-seeded wide-row block, and keep the bed weed-free with adequate moisture.

Always wear proper protective equipment when handling hot pepper seeds.

Flavor profile

Mild and slightly sweet fresh, turning deeper and raisin-like when ripened red and dried as ancho.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.