Chilli Pepper Plant Ancho

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Description

For all those who think Mexican food is all about hot chillies, think again! This extremely mild Chilli Pepper is in fact the variety most widely used in Mexico and favourite for the 'national dishes' of Mole and Chilli Rellenos.

Starting off deep green in colour the fruits look very similar to a Sweet Pepper and have very little heat. As they mature they colour up first to red and then on to an almost brown colour - and by this time a little heat has built into the sweet flavour.

Often mistakingly known as the Poblano Chilli - whereas Poblano should only be the name attributed to Ancho Chillies grown in Puebla, Mexico.

These also dry well and can be ground to make a warming paprika.

Fruits are heart shaped and vary from 2"-6" (5-15 cm) in length and 2"-3" (5 - 7.5 cm) wide. The plant has a very open habit, growing to approximately 3-4 feet (90-120 cm) tall with a spread of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm).

• Origin: Mexico.
• Heat: Mild - approximately 1000-1500 SHUs

How Hot Is That?...Chilli Pepper Heat Guide

Pricing

1 = £3.25

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10 = £3.15

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25 = £3.00

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50 = £2.95

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How To...

How To Sow & Grow Chilli Pepper & Sweet Peppers
Detailed advice on sowing and growing chilli peppers and sweet peppers - both inside and outside.

How To Videos

How To Grow Chillies & Sweet Peppers - Part 1 (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen on the basics of caring for chillies and sweet peppers in the first few months.

How To Grow Chillies & Sweet Peppers - Part 2 (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen on the basics of caring for chillies and sweet peppers as the season progresses.

How To Sow & Transplant Chilli Peppers, Sweet Peppers & Aubergines (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen explaining how to sow and then transplant chilli and sweet peppers. The same technique can also be used for aubergines.

Recipes

Chilli Jam Recipe
Stephen's recipe for making delicious chilli jam. A very versatile recipe that can be used for making chilli jams of all heats - or even sweet pepper jam.

Chilli Jam Recipe
Stephen's recipe for making delicious chilli jam. A very versatile recipe that can be used for making chilli jams of all heats - or even sweet pepper jam.

Chilli Sauce Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for chilli sauce. Experiment with different varieties of chilli peppers to get just the right amount of heat for your tastebuds.

Stir-fried Brussels Sprouts Recipe
A quick and simple recipe for stir-fried Brussels sprouts that also works with cabbage, kale and other brassicas.

Thai Chilli Sauce Recipe
An easy recipe for Thai chilli sauce. Mild, medium, or hot - it depends on the chillies you use.

General Information

A Little Information About Our Vegetable Plants (Video)
Information on the vegetable plants that Victoriana grows and how we make sure they are always hardened off before dispatch.

Chilli Pepper & Sweet Pepper Heat Guide
A guide to the heat levels of sweet peppers and chilli peppers - from the cool to the volcanic. Also details on how Chilli Pepper heat levels are measured.

What's A Compost Block Grown Plant?
Information on the size of the compost blocks that Victoriana grow their plants in - and what you can expect to receive.