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Ancho Magnifico Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Ancho Magnifico is an F1 ancho-type Capsicum annuum with large pods about 6 1/2 inches long that ripen from green to bright red.

Key facts

Days to maturity
70 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Ancho Magnifico is an F1 ancho-type Capsicum annuum with large pods about 6 1/2 inches long that ripen from green to bright red. Ancho peppers are mild to moderately hot, used green as poblanos for roasting and stuffing and red-ripe for drying into anchos. Maturity is around 70 days from transplant, which is early for this class. Grow in full sun with steady water.

Ancho Magnifico traits

  • F1 ancho or poblano type
  • Pods about 6 1/2 inches
  • Green ripening to bright red
  • About 70 days from transplant

Good for

  • Chiles rellenos
  • Roasting
  • Drying as ancho

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Ancho Magnifico this page70 days——
Alma Paprika70–80 days——
Bananarama70 days——
Big Bertha70–73 days——
Big Chili II70–90 days——
Big Jim Chili70–80 days——
Big Red70 days——

Ancho Magnifico FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Ancho Magnifico?

Ancho Magnifico is an F1 ancho-type Capsicum annuum with large pods about 6 1/2 inches long that ripen from green to bright red. Ancho peppers are mild to moderately hot, used green as poblanos for roasting and stuffing and red-ripe for drying into anchos.

How many days to maturity is Ancho Magnifico?

Ancho Magnifico is listed at 70 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 Magnifico compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Ancho Magnifico: 70 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alma Paprika (70–80 days), Bananarama (70 days), Big Bertha (70–73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Ancho Magnifico good for?

Ancho Magnifico 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.

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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