{"product_id":"mild-chilli-pepper-poblano-seeds","title":"Mild Chilli Pepper Poblano Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Poblano' is the rich, mild chile (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) behind classic chiles rellenos, ripening to a deep, heart-shaped pod. These poblano pepper seeds grow into tall, productive plants bearing 4–5 inch pods with earthy, mild heat (about 1,000–2,000 Scoville). Dried, the same pepper becomes the beloved ancho chile, a cornerstone of Mexican cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for cooks who love authentic Mexican food and want a mild, meaty chile ideal for stuffing and roasting.\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 75–85 days from transplant. Pick dark green for stuffing and roasting, or let them ripen red and dry them into ancho chiles. Harvest with scissors and pick often to encourage more pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoblanos are the classic pepper for chiles rellenos, roasted rajas, and mole, and dry into anchos for sauces and adobos. Their thick walls and mild, earthy flavor make them a kitchen essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is a poblano?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild—about 1,000–2,000 Scoville, gentler than a jalapeno.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an ancho chile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ancho is simply a ripened, dried poblano used in Mexican sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I pick for rellenos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest dark green at full size, around 75–85 days, then roast and stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/poblano-mild-pepper\"\u003eHow to Grow Poblano Pepper From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"0.55G","offer_id":45319627014351,"sku":"ORIPMP_07_18","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5G","offer_id":45319627047119,"sku":"ORIPMP_07_19","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Mild-Chilli-Pepper-Poblano-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266957460.png?v=1783463427","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/mild-chilli-pepper-poblano-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}