How to Grow Poblano Peppers From Fruit Seed

Poblano peppers, also known as ancho peppers when dried, are a mildly hot form of pepper. They provide an authentic Mexican taste to a variety of dishes. Poblano peppers can be easily cultivated by the home gardener using seeds from an existing pepper fruit.

Poblano pepper
Potting mix
Fine meshed sieve
Sharp knife
Water

Instructions

- 1
  Cut open the pepper fruit with a sharp knife.
- 2
  Remove the seeds inside the fruit.
- 3
  Place the seeds in a fine meshed sieve, and rinse to remove any fruit pulp that may be adhering to the seed.
- 4
  Dry the seeds immediately by spreading them out onto a non-porous surface such as a plastic or glass dish. Make sure that the seeds are located in a well ventilated area, and that they are not exposed to sunlight. Dry for several hours or until the seeds feel dry to the touch.
- 5
  Store the seeds in a paper envelope in a cool, dry, and dark place for up to five years. The ideal place to store the seeds is in a refrigerator.
- 6
  Plant the seeds in potting mix indoors approximately eight weeks before the frost free date for your area. They should be placed at a depth of 1/4 inch and covered lightly with soil.
- 7
  Water thoroughly and keep the soil moist.
- 8
  Place them in a south facing window. Keep the seedlings at a temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The seedlings will germinate in seven to 14 days.
- 9
  Transplant the seedlings outdoors two weeks after the danger of frost has passed.

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