Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Capsicum annum) 75 days. Heirloom Open Pollinated Fresno Chili Hot Pepper is Mildly Hot and produces fruit 2 to 3″ long that are tapered to a point. Fresno Chili matures green, 24 to 30″ plants have dense dark green foliage. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Scoville rating 900 – 3500 Mildly Hot
Planting Instructions for Fresno Chili Hot Pepper Seeds
Fresno Chili Hot Peppers are heat loving plants that are easy to grow, and do well in a variety of climates. Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Soaking Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper Seeds for 2-8 hrs before planting helps speed germination. Plant ¼” deep in chosen containers. Germination will occur in 8-25 days at 75-90°F. Keep soil evenly moist (not soaked) for best germination. Harden off Pepper plants, then transplant to the garden about 2-4 weeks after the last frost date. Plant Heirloom / Open Pollinated Peppers in full sun, spacing about 12-18″ apart, in rows 24-30″ apart. For a more mild flavor, Fresno Chili Hot Peppers can be harvested once they reach full size and are still green. Although Fresno Chili Hot Peppers can be picked when green, their flavor and heat will increase when allowed to mature and ripen colors, especially to full maturity.
It is best to use a knife or pruning clippers when harvesting to avoid damage to Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper plant. Be careful not to get oils on skin, in eyes, etc. when harvesting.
FAQ:
How long does it take Fresno Chili Hot Peppers to mature?
Fresno Chili Hot Peppers mature in approximately 75 days.
What is the Scoville heat rating of Fresno Chili Hot Peppers?
The Scoville rating is 900 to 3,500, making them mildly hot.
What are the characteristics of Fresno Chili Hot Peppers?
The peppers are 2 to 3 inches long, tapered to a point, and mature from green to red. The plants grow 24 to 30 inches tall and have dense dark green foliage. They are resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus.
How should Fresno Chili Hot Pepper seeds be planted?
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, soaking them for 2-8 hours before planting to improve germination. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and transplant to the garden 2-4 weeks after the last frost, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart in rows 24-30 inches apart.
When should Fresno Chili Hot Peppers be harvested?
For a milder flavor, harvest the peppers when they are fully grown and green. For enhanced flavor and heat, allow them to ripen to their red color. Use a knife or pruning clippers to prevent damage to the plant during harvest.
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