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Poblano 'Tiburon' — Peppers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Poblano 'Tiburon'
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-85days to harvest

12-18days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant 2-3 weeks after last frost when nighttime temperatures stay above 55°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, deep but infrequent watering
Soil: Rich, well-draining loam with high organic matter
Soil pH: 6.2-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green, turning red-brown when fully mature
Size: 4-5 inches long, 3 inches wide at shoulders
Shape: Heart-shaped with broad shoulders tapering to pointed end
Flavour: Rich, earthy flavor with mild heat (1,000-2,000 Scoville units)

In the kitchen

Chiles rellenos, roasting, stuffing, mole sauces, dried as ancho chiles

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Pepper weevil, aphids, spider mites, cutworms
Diseases: Phytophthora blight, bacterial spot, anthracnose
Resistance: Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus and bacterial leaf spot

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 improving pepper flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share support structures

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on pepper pests

CarrotsLoose soil cultivation around carrots benefits pepper root development

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

ChivesRepels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that severely stunts pepper growth and yield

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper germination and growth

BrassicasHeavy nitrogen feeders that compete with peppers and may stunt growth

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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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 'Tiburon'?

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