‘San Martin’ (Ancho) pepper

Capsicum annuum species

Type:: garden to table — peppers
Hardiness:: Zone 9 – 11
Mature Height:: 24-36in
Light:: sun (8+ hrs)
Water:: requires regular watering
Foliage:: green

Description

Mexicans use this pepper fresh to make chili rellenos. Heart-shaped fruits, 4” by 2 1/2” at the shoulder. The richly flavored mature peppers are often dried and ground into chili pepper.