Grown Poblano 'Poblano Pepper'?

Post a crop report — day counts, reservoir readings, what worked. Variety-specific logs are the most useful thing on the forum.

Poblano 'Poblano Pepper' — Peppers

65-80days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easy to moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors when soil temperature is consistently above 60°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.2-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green when fresh, turning red-brown when fully mature
Size: 3-4 inches long, 2-3 inches wide
Shape: Heart-shaped, broad shoulders tapering to point
Flavour: Mild heat (1,000-2,000 Scoville units) with rich, earthy, slightly smoky flavor

In the kitchen

Chiles rellenos, roasting, grilling, Mexican cuisine, drying to make ancho chiles

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper maggot, cutworms
Diseases: Bacterial spot, verticillium wilt, mosaic virus
Resistance: Moderate resistance to common pepper diseases

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, 4 to avoid.

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

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural pest-repelling compounds

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share support structures, mutual pest confusion

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pests

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow pepper roots and help break up soil

OnionsSulfur compounds repel aphids, spider mites, and other common pepper pests

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting predatory insects

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that stunts growth and can kill pepper plants

FennelAllelopathic chemicals inhibit growth and development of pepper plants

KohlrabiCompetes heavily for nutrients and can stunt pepper growth through root competition

Apricot TreeCan harbor verticillium wilt which spreads to peppers through soil

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

← PreviousBell Pepper 'Golden California Wonder' Next →Hot Pepper 'Habanero Red'

Where to buy seed and equipment

Some links are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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 'Poblano Pepper'?

Similar varieties