The Fresno looks like a jalapeno but brings a different game. Thinner walls, more fruity and smoky flavor (especially when ripe and red), and a medium heat that's approachable for most people. Named after Fresno, California, this is one of the most versatile peppers you can grow.
Perfect for salsas, hot sauces, stir fries, pickling, and using as a garnish. The pods grow about 3 inches long and ripen from green to a bright, vibrant red. If you want a step up from jalapenos with more flavor complexity, grow Fresnos.
- Heat Level: 2,500 to 10,000 SHU / Mild to Medium
- Flavor Profile: Fruity, smoky (especially when red), versatile
- Days to Maturity: 90 to 120 days from transplant
- Difficulty: Easy
- Seeds per Pack: 10+
Every seed is grown in isolation tents at our Nebraska farm, keeping the chance of cross pollination to around 4%.
Growing tip: Let them go red for the best flavor. Green Fresnos are fine, but the red ones have a smoky depth that's worth the wait.
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