Poblano (Ancho) Pepper Plant

Traditional Mexican Chili | Mild Heat | Versatile Kitchen Pepper

At-a-Glance:🪴 Container Friendly (5+ gal) • 🌿 Small Space Friendly • 🍅 Heirloom

Heat Level: 🟡 Mild (1,000–2,000 SHU)

Poblano peppers are a classic Mexican chili known for their rich flavor and mild heat. The large, dark green peppers are commonly harvested fresh for stuffing or roasting, and when fully ripened and dried they become the famous ancho chili used in traditional sauces and moles.

Key Characteristics:

• Open-pollinated heirloom variety

• Upright, moderately compact plant habit

• Large heart-shaped green peppers

• Thick flesh with mild heat

• Mid-season maturity

• Productive plants with heavy fruit set

Why Grow It?

• Perfect for classic stuffed chiles rellenos

• Excellent roasted, grilled, or dried for ancho chiles

• Performs well in containers and garden beds

• Reliable harvests with flavorful peppers

Patina Note: A beloved kitchen pepper that brings authentic Mexican flavor to the garden.*