Carranza Hybrid Pepper Seeds

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'Carranza' is a heat-tolerant poblano type that delivers classic ancho flavor with exceptional garden performance. Ideal for warm regions, 'Carranza' produces long, heart-shaped peppers that ripen from deep green to dark red and rich brown. The fruits have mild, balanced heat—making them perfect for fresh use as poblanos or dried and ground as anchos. Compact, high-yielding plants thrive in hot, sunny conditions, producing a steady harvest of flavorful, thick-walled peppers that combine traditional taste with modern resilience.

A dependable, dual-purpose pepper that thrives in the heat while delivering authentic poblano flavor and outstanding yields.

• 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