{"product_id":"hot-chilli-pepper-fresno-seeds","title":"Hot Chilli Pepper Fresno Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Fresno' is a bright, cone-shaped chile (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) that looks like a jalapeno but ripens to a glossy red with a fruitier, smokier flavor. These Fresno pepper seeds grow into upright, productive plants bearing 2–3 inch pods with a clean, medium heat (about 2,500–10,000 Scoville). A modern chef favorite, Fresno peppers are wonderful fresh, roasted, or blended into sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for cooks who love jalapeno-level heat with a fruitier edge, and gardeners wanting a colorful, versatile fresh chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Sow 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil at 75–85°F; germination takes 10–21 days. Transplant after nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 4–11 with a warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods mature in about 75–80 days from transplant. Pick green for milder, crisp flavor or leave them to ripen red for more sweetness and heat. Cut pods free with scissors and harvest often to keep plants producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresno peppers shine fresh in salsas and pico de gallo, roasted for tacos, or blended into hot sauces and marinades. Their thick walls and bright color also make them excellent for pickling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is a Fresno pepper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium—about 2,500–10,000 Scoville, similar to a jalapeno but often a bit hotter when red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference from a jalapeno?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresnos are thinner-walled and fruitier, and grow pointing upward as they ripen red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I harvest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 75–80 days; pick green for mild or red for hotter, sweeter pods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012856307919,"sku":"ORIPHF_07_03","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Hot-Chilli-Pepper-Fresno-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266655583.png?v=1783373015","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/hot-chilli-pepper-fresno-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}