Carranza Hybrid Poblano Pepper

‘Carranza’ is a heat-tolerant poblano-type pepper prized for its classic ancho flavor, thick walls, and dependable productivity. Long, heart-shaped fruits mature from deep green through dark red to rich brown, offering mild, balanced heat at every stage.

Start ‘Carranza’ indoors for transplanting. Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep and space plants 18 to 24 inches apart. Grow in full sun. Compact, productive plants are especially well suited to smaller gardens and warm growing regions.

Ready to harvest in about 67 days, pick peppers green for fresh poblano use or allow them to mature fully for drying as anchos.

Mild, rich, and versatile, ‘Carranza’ is excellent for roasting, stuffing, fresh eating, drying, and everyday cooking.

• Days to Maturity: 67 Days
• Sow Method: Start Indoors
• Sowing Depth: ¼ Inch
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 Inches
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun
• Plant Height: 24–30 Inches
• Fruit Size: 6–7 Inches Long, ~3 Inches Wide
• Fruit Color: Deep Green → Dark Red → Rich Brown
• Fruit Type: Poblano / Ancho
• Growth Habit: Upright, Compact
• Flavor Profile: Mild Heat with Classic Poblano Flavor (1,000–2,000 SHU)
• Special Features: Heat Tolerant, High Yielding, Dual-Purpose (Fresh or Dried), Reliable in Warm Climates
• Hardiness Zones: Zones 4–9
• Best Uses: Roasting, Stuffing, Drying into Ancho, Fresh Eating