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Latin Name: Capsicum annuum
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Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11.
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Days to Maturity: 75 to 80 (from transplant)
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Days to Germination: 7-10
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Seeding Depth: 0.25 inch
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Direct Sow: No
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Start Indoors: Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers.
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Pepper Pollination: Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production.
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Pepper Type: Hot - These peppers all have some heat and usually rank at least 100, but usually 500 or more on the Scoville scale and have heat ranging from mild to extremely hot.
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Plant Spacing: 18 to 24 inches
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Row Spacing: 24 to 36 inches
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Plant Height: 24 to 36 inches
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Plant Width: 18 to 24 inches
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Growth Habit: Upright
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Deer Resistant: Yes
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Scoville Heat Units:2,500 to 10,000
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Heat Level: Medium - 2,500 to 30,000 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Jalapeno
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Growth Speed: Mid - Ready for harvest around 76 to 90 days from transplant.
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Soil Preference: Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results.
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Temperature Preference: Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range.
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Germination Temperature: 80-90 F
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Light Preference: Full Sun
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Pests and Diseases: Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents.
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Fresno Chili Pepper Color: Red
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Garden Size: Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container
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Climate Tolerance: Heat, Drought
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How to Grow Fresno Chili Hot Pepper from Seed
Pepper is a heat-loving crop that does not perform well in shade or cold soils. Seeds are best if started indoors 4-6 weeks prior to final spring frost for transplanting. Sow 2-3 seeds 1/4" deep per cell or peat pot in fertile, Organically rich, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Seeds germinate in 7-21 days, transplanting best starts 12-18" apart in the garden or one plant per container.
Pepper plants thrive in pots and containers with a phosphorus-rich potting mix and will benefit from staking and support as they become top-heavy during fruit production.
Fresno Chile Peppers will grow 18"-24" tall and bear 2-3" long peppers.
Fresno Chili Pepper in the Vegetable Garden
Pepper is one of the most diverse, showy, and flavorful fruits grown in the annual garden bed. Available in nearly every possible color and shape from the super sweet to super spicy, pepper grows stronger and tastes better with a season of full sun and high heat. Pepper plants thrive in pots and containers and can even perennially overwinter in warm enough regions, maturing into bushy, vibrant, and well-stemmed patio favorites.
Harvesting Fresno Chili Hot Pepper
Some sweet and bell peppers can be harvested as soon as 60-70 days, but most hot varieties are ready about 100 days from sowing or when skin has changed color. Know the individual variety you are sowing to know when color has reached ripeness. Peppers can be picked early to ripen indoors or left to ripen and change color on the vine. Using a knife or shears, carefully snip off peppers while leaving some stem attached to the fruit. If working with hot peppers, wear gloves to avoid skin contact with capsaicin.
After 75-80 days, harvest peppers and keep them in refrigeration for maximum storage. These peppers are excellent grilled or used to add spice to any sauce or dish.
About Fresno Chili Hot Pepper Seeds
Capsicum annuum. (75-80 days). 5,000 - 10,000 Scoville Heat Units.
Fresno Chili peppers are an excellent addition to home gardens for some extra spice and vibrance. Peppers are hot with smooth red skin. They are 2-3" long and 1.25" wide with green stems. Plants grow to be 24-30" tall with thick dark green foliage.
Like many peppers, they start out green, go to orange and finally red.
Looking for a medium hot pepper that won't burn your mouth, but will still kick a punch? Then Fresno Chile Pepper is a perfect choice.
Recommended by the Following State Universities or Ag Extension Offices as a variety that performs well for their region. OR
Fresno Chili Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 500 mg - Packet - Approx 90 Seeds
- 1/4 oz - Packet - Approx 1,250 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approx 5,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approx 20,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk - Approx 80,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk - Approx 544,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Fresno Chili hot pepper seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on orders over $75.
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