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- Days to maturity
- 65–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
San Luis is an ancho or poblano chile with flattened, roughly heart-shaped pods about 4 1/2 inches long and 3 inches wide. Plants grow to about 3 feet, so give them room and a stake. Green pods are ready around 65 days from transplant for roasting and stuffing; left to ripen and dry they become anchos for sauces. Grow in full sun with even water.
San Luis traits
- Ancho or poblano type
- Flattened, heart-shaped pods 4 1/2 by 3 inches
- Plants about 3 feet tall
- About 65 days from transplant
Good for
- Chiles rellenos
- Roasting
- Drying as ancho
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis this page | 65–80 days | — | — |
| Alba | 65–85 days | — | — |
| Ancho | 65–88 days | — | — |
| Arapaho | About 65 days | — | — |
| Ariane | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Atris | 65–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Autopick | 65–75 days | — | — |
San Luis FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is San Luis?
San Luis is an ancho or poblano chile with flattened, roughly heart-shaped pods about 4 1/2 inches long and 3 inches wide. Plants grow to about 3 feet, so give them room and a stake.
How many days to maturity is San Luis?
San Luis is listed at 65–80 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 San Luis compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
San Luis: 65–80 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alba (65–85 days), Ancho (65–88 days), Arapaho (About 65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is San Luis good for?
San Luis is grown for chiles rellenos, roasting, drying as ancho.
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.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
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- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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