Fresno Chile Pepper Seeds – 25 Heirloom Hot Vegetable Seeds

Fresno Chile Pepper Seeds produce a versatile, medium-hot pepper that is a favorite among gardeners and cooks alike. With its bright green to red pods and a heat level similar to a jalapeño, the Fresno chile is perfect for fresh salsas, grilling, stuffing, and pickling. This heirloom variety is easy to grow and adds a spicy kick to any vegetable garden or container planting.

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these seeds offer a rewarding growing experience. The plants are productive and adapt well to various growing conditions, making them a reliable choice for home gardens.

Plant Features

• Medium-hot peppers with a Scoville rating of 2,500 to 10,000
• Pods mature from green to bright red
• Compact, bushy plants that grow well in containers
• Heirloom variety, open-pollinated
• Versatile culinary uses: fresh, roasted, or pickled

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual (perennial in frost-free zones)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11 (as perennial)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18-30 inches
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix and keep the soil consistently warm (75-85°F) and moist until germination, which typically occurs in 10-21 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or harden them off and move them to the garden after the danger of frost has passed.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and mulch to retain moisture. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Harvest peppers when they reach the desired color—green for a milder flavor or red for a sweeter, hotter taste.

What's Included

25 Fresno Chile Pepper Seeds