Poblano Pepper Seeds - Ancho Chili

Poblano pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular Mexican annual pepper plant that grows upright with broad, dark green leaves. Although poblano is not a sweet pepper, the fruits are usually mild to medium. The level of heat varies from plant to plant and largely depends on growing conditions. Poblano pepper plants thrive under full sun and can tolerate some hot weather in the summer. Keep them well watered, and they will yield a generous harvest of flavorful peppers. Reliable Plant - Poblano pepper plants are sturdy, typically growing up to 25 inches in height and producing large, heart-shaped fruits up to 5 inches long. Poblanos are often picked when dark green, but will mature to a deep red-brown color. These peppers are excellent for container or field growing and provide a high yield. Versatile Peppers - Poblano peppers have a mild heat level and full-bodied flavor. When dried, the pepper is known as the ancho chile, a staple