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Hot Pepper 'Fresno' — Peppers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Hot Pepper 'Fresno'
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-85days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Soil: Well-drained soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright red when mature, green when young
Size: 2-3 inches long, 1 inch wide
Shape: Conical with broad shoulders, similar to jalapeño
Flavour: Medium heat (2,500-10,000 SHU) with bright, fruity flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh salsas, hot sauces, pickling, Mexican dishes, pizza toppings, stir-fries

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, thrips, pepper weevils
Diseases: Bacterial spot, phytophthora root rot, virus diseases
Resistance: Good general disease tolerance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with strong scent compounds

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and shared beneficial insects for pest control

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

CarrotsUtilize different soil layers and carrots help break up soil for pepper roots

SpinachProvides living mulch and cool-season harvest before peppers need full space

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting pollinators

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that inhibits pepper growth and development

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that stunt growth of peppers and most vegetables

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may inhibit pepper growth through root competition

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Hot Pepper 'Fresno'?

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