Ancho Grande Seeds

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[C. annuum] Ancho Grande, medium-low, widely used dried in Mexican mole sauces heat.

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Ancho Grande Seeds

Ancho Grande Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum annuum, with large, wide, dark red fruits when ripe, a traditional Mexican Capsicum annuum variety.

The Ancho grande Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces large, wide, dark red fruits when ripe, a traditional Mexican Capsicum annuum variety.

How to Sow Ancho grande

sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed at 25-28°C: germination takes 2-4 weeks and benefits from constant light.

How to Grow Ancho grande

transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are above 15°C, in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Tips for Ancho grande

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.

Diseases and Pests of Ancho grande

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.

Uses and Curiosities of Ancho grande

the fruits have a medium-low, widely used dried in Mexican mole sauces heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Ancho grande

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of Ancho grande

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g