Fresno Red Peppers

About Fresno Red Peppers

Named after the city of Fresno, California, the heat level of this pepper is mild to medium with a sweet flavor that this great for cooking. For a milder pepper, harvest when green. For more heat, allow the pepper to ripen until red.
  • Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
  • Common Name: Fresno Red Peppers
  • Family: Solanaceae
  • Hardiness: Drought and heat tolerant
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Heirloom
  • Maturity: 85 days
  • Non-GMO
  • Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
  • Size: Up to 4 feet tall with small 2 to 4-inch pods
  • Spacing: 2 feet

Companion Plants

Consider planting chile peppers along garden borders to keep flying pests away.
  • Basil
  • Carrots
  • Eggplant
  • Geraniums
  • Onions
  • Tomatoes

Harvesting Information

Allow to ripen until red. Use gloves when harvesting.

Recipes With Pepper

Remedies With Pepper