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Ancho/Poblano Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Ancho/Poblano as listed here is a medium-hot pepper on everbearing plants 16 to 24 inches tall, with tapered, medium-thick-walled fruit about 6 by 1.5 inches, waxy yellow ripening to crimson and getting hotter and redder as it matures; it is noted as good for cool areas.

Key facts

Days to maturity
90–110 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Ancho/Poblano as listed here is a medium-hot pepper on everbearing plants 16 to 24 inches tall, with tapered, medium-thick-walled fruit about 6 by 1.5 inches, waxy yellow ripening to crimson and getting hotter and redder as it matures; it is noted as good for cool areas. In the classic sense, the green poblano is stuffed for chiles rellenos and the dried red fruit is the ancho behind mole, with gentle heat, roughly 1,000 to 2,000 Scoville. Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks ahead of the final frost at 75 to 90F and transplant once nights stay above 55F. Harvest green for fresh use or red for drying.

Ancho/Poblano traits

  • Medium-hot poblano-type pepper
  • Tapered fruit about 6 by 1.5 inches
  • Waxy yellow ripening to crimson
  • Medium-thick walls
  • Everbearing plants 16 to 24 inches tall
  • Good for cool areas

Good for

  • Chiles rellenos
  • Drying into ancho
  • Mole and sauces

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Ancho/Poblano this page90–110 days——
Aci Sivri90 days——
Aji Crystal90–100 days——
Ancho Gigantea90 days——
Balloon90–100 days——
Birdseye Chili90 days——
Chenzo90 days——

Ancho/Poblano FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Ancho/Poblano?

Ancho/Poblano as listed here is a medium-hot pepper on everbearing plants 16 to 24 inches tall, with tapered, medium-thick-walled fruit about 6 by 1.5 inches, waxy yellow ripening to crimson and getting hotter and redder as it matures; it is noted as good for cool areas. In the classic sense, the green poblano is stuffed for chiles rellenos and the dried red fruit is the ancho behind mole, with gentle heat, roughly 1,000 to 2,000 Scoville.

How many days to maturity is Ancho/Poblano?

Ancho/Poblano is listed at 90–110 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.

How does Ancho/Poblano compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Ancho/Poblano: 90–110 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Aci Sivri (90 days), Aji Crystal (90–100 days), Ancho Gigantea (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Ancho/Poblano good for?

Ancho/Poblano is grown for chiles rellenos, drying into ancho, mole and sauces.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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