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Fresno Pepper Seeds

Fresno Pepper Seeds

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Fresno is a bright red 2” long and 1“ wide conical-shaped pepper that grows upright on very productive plants. It grows well in warm temperatures and get spicier the longer they are left on the plant to mature.

Fresno peppers were developed and released for commercial cultivation by Clarence Brown Hamlin in 1952. Hamlin named the chili "Fresno" in honor of Fresno, California. They are grown throughout California, specifically in the San Joaquin Valley.

These are great pickled! Check out our Pickled Fresno Peppers recipe »

The Fresno pepper is often confused with a jalapeño but contains thinner walls and often milder heat. It can be used in most recipes calling for jalapeño or serrano peppers. Capsicum annuum (70 days) Heirloom - Open Pollinated

Heat Level: Medium  Scoville: 5,000

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

In early spring, start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to warm nightly temperatures. Place the seeds in sterile media and cover 1/4” deep. Provide 85°F bottom heat, and bright light, and keep moist at all times. Seeds will germinate in 7 - 21 days. Transplant seedlings into pots and grow until there are 6 true leaves on the plant. Plant them directly into rich soil, 30” apart, or into large 5-gallon containers. Harvest peppers when they are full-size and glossy red. 


All of our seeds are GMO-free.

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Michael Heath

Fresno Pepper Seeds

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Robert Staat
Fresno peppers

I like them, they grew well last year here in Kentucky and the upside down growth is unique. They turn red fairly quickly and have more heat than typical green chiles, good for poppers. My wife has harvested a couple dozen from her hydroponic set up so fresh Fresnos year round.

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Victoria Medellin
Hometown Chile

Must try them

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Sue
Grew into a very productive Fresno Pepper Plant

Tons of peppers, I will grow more of these Fresno pepper plants next season, they were the star of my garden this past year.

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Monty
All the seeds germinated!

Every one of the seeds sprouted, can't wait to see them growing in the garden. Will keep you attuned.

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