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[1,000-2,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] Dried poblano, wide flat heart-shaped pod, sweet earthy flavor.
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Dried Ancho Grande pepper is the dried form of the Mexican poblano pepper; the name "ancho" means "wide" in Spanish, referring to the broad, flat shape of the dried pod.
plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, produces large pods, up to 10 cm wide and 10-15 cm long, turning from dark green to reddish-brown at full ripeness.
sowing should be done between February and March in a seedbed at 22-26°C, transplanting after the last frosts; fruits ripen in about 65-75 days from transplant.
growing favors fertile, well-drained soil, with full sun exposure; the plant benefits from mulching and consistent watering during flowering and fruiting.
once dried, the pods take on a wide, flat, heart-like shape, colored reddish-brown, with a wrinkled texture and an aroma reminiscent of prunes.
waterlogging, which favors root rot, must be prevented, along with monitoring for aphids and spider mites, especially under protected cultivation.
Ancho Grande has a low heat level, around 1,000-2,000 SHU on the Scoville scale, with a sweet, earthy, slightly fruity flavor: it is among the most widely used dried peppers in Mexican cuisine, a base ingredient in many mole sauces.
dried and containing a modest amount of capsaicin given its low heat, it also retains good amounts of carotenoids responsible for its intense color.