
Details
Fresno is a great jalapeño type of pepper for pickling or cooking with. Fresno peppers have a fruitier, smokier flavor than jalapeños. Many prefer the more complex flavors of Fresno peppers over jalapeños, especially those that love to experiment in the kitchen. They also have thinner walls, which make them more conducive to drying.
Fresno peppers were first cultivated in 1952 by Clarence Brown Hamlin, and he named the chili after Fresno, California. Fresno peppers are still widely grown in California. Non-Isolated.
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Additional Info
Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 1-999 SHU, 1,000-2,999 SHU, 3,000-4,999 SHU, 5,000-9,999 SHU |
Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
Pepper Shape | Tapered |
Pepper Size | Medium (3in. to 6in. in length), Small (under 2in. in length) |
Pepper Usage | Drying |
Seeds Per Pack | 20 |