Poblano Peppers are mildly hot peppers that are commonly used in Mexican cuisine. They have a Scoville heat unit rating of 1,000 - 1,500. Poblano Peppers are usually picked when green but can be picked when red for more flavor and heat. Poblano Peppers make wonderful stuffing peppers for chile rellenos. When dried, they are used for chili powder. Poblano Peppers are mainly used in Mexican and Southwestern cooking. They are heart-shaped, dark green, and mildly hot. They are referred to as Poblano when used fresh and Ancho when dried for seasoning. Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Warm Season Plant Type: Mild/Medium 1,000-1,500 Scoville Features: Heirloom, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden, Deer Resistant Fruit Size: 4”-6" Long Days to Maturity: 75 Days Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10