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Poblano 'Ancho Poblano' — Peppers

65-75days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors 2-3 weeks after last frost when soil temperature reaches 60°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, deep watering
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green when fresh, deep reddish-brown when dried
Size: 4-5 inches long, 2-3 inches wide
Shape: Heart-shaped with broad shoulders tapering to a point
Flavour: Mild to medium heat (1,000-2,000 Scoville) with rich, earthy flavor and subtle sweetness

In the kitchen

Chiles rellenos, roasting, stuffing, salsas, moles, drying for ancho chiles

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pepper weevil, cutworms, spider mites
Diseases: Bacterial spot, phytophthora blight, pepper mottle virus
Resistance: Good resistance to tobacco mosaic virus, moderate bacterial spot resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
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 natural compounds

CarrotLoosens soil for pepper roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share space efficiently

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain moisture

OnionRepels aphids, thrips, and other pests while improving soil health

Avoid

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and development

WalnutReleases juglone toxin that stunts pepper growth and causes wilting

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and may stunt pepper growth through root competition

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 1.43
Fat (g): 0.191
Carbohydrate (g): 5.14
Fibre (g): 2.07
Vitamin C (mg): 128
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.309
Folate (µg): 26
Calcium (mg): 8.37
Iron (mg): 0.117
Magnesium (mg): 10.7
Phosphorus (mg): 22.4
Potassium (mg): 192
Zinc (mg): 0.128

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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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 Poblano 'Ancho Poblano'?

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