Fresno Chile Pepper Seeds – Medium Hot Red Chili Heirloom – 25 Seeds

Fresno Chile Pepper is a productive heirloom chili prized for its medium-hot flavor and bright red color at maturity. The tapered pods grow upright on compact, bushy plants, making them a favorite for home gardens, raised beds, and container growing. Fresno peppers are versatile in the kitchen and are commonly used fresh, roasted, or added to salsas, sauces, and stir-fries.

This variety delivers a steady harvest through the warm season, and the plants adapt well to a range of garden settings. Whether you are growing a small kitchen garden or adding heat to a larger vegetable plot, Fresno chile peppers offer reliable performance and a classic chili appearance.

Plant Features

• Medium-hot red chili with a classic tapered shape
• Heirloom vegetable variety suitable for fresh and cooked uses
• Compact, bushy growth habit that works well in containers
• Produces green peppers that ripen to a vivid red
• Good choice for salsa, sauces, roasting, and drying

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable pepper
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start Fresno chile pepper seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix and keep the medium warm and consistently moist. Germination typically occurs within 7 to 14 days. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves and the weather has warmed, harden them off gradually before transplanting into the garden.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep plants evenly moist, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Mulching can help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Peppers benefit from a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Harvest Fresno chiles when they reach full size; they can be picked green or allowed to ripen to red for a sweeter, more intense flavor.

What's Included

25 Fresno Chile Pepper seeds.