Ancho 101 Heirloom Hot Pepper
Growing Ancho 101 Heirloom Hot Pepper
‘Ancho 101’ is an heirloom pepper grown for its flavorful fruits and excellent drying qualities. This traditional chile type is especially valued when allowed to mature fully before drying.
Start ‘Ancho 101’ indoors for transplanting. Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep and space plants 12 to 18 inches apart. Grow in full sun. This heat-tolerant variety performs best during warm growing conditions.
Ready to harvest in about 78 days, pick peppers once they reach their mature size and color, especially when growing them for drying.
Rich and versatile, ‘Ancho 101’ is especially well suited to drying and traditional chile preparations.
- Days to Maturity: 78
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 36 Inches
- Fruit Size: 4 ½ Inches
Catalog Page: 55
Start Indoors
¼ Inch
36 Inches
Capsicum annuum