Fresno Chili Pepper is a compact fast growing annual that are ready for harvest in 60-70 days (green) to 75-80 days (red). The upright pods are 2-3" long, slightly crinkled vegetables is excellent for deep frying and stir fries. The underripe green peppers have a smokey, sweet fruity taste with a spicy kick, while the red have a sweeter and fruitier flavor. Best if grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Fresno has a spice range of 2,500 to 10,000 Scoville Heat Units.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Origins: |
North and South American |
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly with 1-2 inches of water per week. Do not transplant deeper than previously grown. Blight, mildew, leaf spot, and mosaic virus can be issues, especially if soil is too moist or there's not good air circulation. Aphids, borers, beetles, and cutworms can be occasional issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tomato, Basil, Coriander
IMAGES: Nadiatalent, Fresno pepper 6, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Nadiatalent, Fresno pepper 5, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Nadiatalent, Fresno pepper 1, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
