Pepper 'Fresno'

Fresno chile

  • 2,500 and 10,000 Scoville Heat
  • Medium size pepper
  • Great for pickling or cooking
  • Syn. Capsicum annuum

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  • Category: Edibles
  • Hardiness Zone: 2-11
  • Height: 2 ft
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades

Compact plants grow to about 2 feet tall and produce an abundance of small, conical-shaped Fresno peppers. Watch as the 2-inch fruits grow upright from the stems, starting green and ripening to a bright red at maturity. Their smooth texture and attractive shape make them as appealing as they are delicious. Perfect for adding fresh flavor and a little heat to salsas, sauces, and other dishes!

Attributes
Border or Bed
Container
Dried Flower/Foliage
Edible
Foliage Color
Green
Maintenance and Care
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Programs
Sara's Superb Herbs
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Habit
Upright
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pepper 'Fresno'

Thrives in full sun to part sun, with an average amount of water, in moist but well-drained soil.