This large, mild chili pepper is called Poblano when it is in its dark green state, but it is called Ancho when it is red and dried. You can stuff them to make chiles rellenos, or you can dry them and use them in chili powders, mole sauce, or in chili con carne.
Planting/Harvesting Notes
- Plant in full sun and well draining soil
- Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart
- Matures in 68 days green, 88 days red
Seed Saving
To save seed, allow the pepper to turn red on the plant, then harvest, cut the pepper, scrape out the seeds and dry on a flat surface such as a screen, paper plate or baking sheet. Allow to dry for 1-2 weeks and then store in a paper envelope.
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