Ancho Gigantea Pepper (Hot)

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Seed Savers Exchange - This distinctively rich Mexican poblano sets the standard for sauces and stuffing; it is also excellent used fresh for Chile Rellenos. Can be harvested when green-black heart-shaped fruits measure 4" long, or it can be allowed to ripen to red and be dried as an ancho chile. 90 days from transplant. Medium hot

Characteristics 

Fruits ripen from green to red

Rich flavor

Medium hot pepper

50 Seeds

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.

Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost

Plant 1/4" deep

Germinates in 14 days

Plant Rows 12-24" apart

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