Pepper: Ancho Poblano

 CERTIFIED ORGANIC SEED, 1 packet (25 seeds)

Capsicum annuum (64 green, 75-80 red ripe) A popular, productive deep flavored pepper with mild heat, making them a great family-friendly choice. Called Poblanos when green and Anchos when dried. One of the most renowned chili peppers in Mexican cuisine-- used in chiles rellenos, likely the most popular Mexican recipes ever. A versatile, must-have cooking ingredient used for roasting, stuffing, and making the classic mole sauce-- use pureed, chopped, or powdered. Ancho powder is commonly used in sauces, soups, and marinades to enhance their flavor.

Growing Notes
Start in shallow flats, planting 1/4" deep about 8 weeks prior to transplanting. Pepper seeds germinate slowly in cooler soil; if possible, maintain soil temperatures 80-90°F. When the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into 2" cells or 4" pots. Keep warm at room temperature (about 70°F) by day and cooler (about 60°F) at night. Transplant after danger of frost when the soil is warm and weather is steady. Plant 12-18" apart in rows 24-36" between.