# Poblano

Also known as Poblano Pepper, Chile Poblano, Ancho (when dried).
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Poblano is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Puebla, Mexico. Capsi’s sourced range is 1,369 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 1,369). Flavor is earthy, smoky, slightly sweet, rich, mild heat. Used for chiles rellenos (stuffed & fried), roasted, mole sauces, soups, stews. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/23 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (31,902 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 1,369 SHU · Lab-verified
  L. Orellana-Escobedo, L.E. Garcia-Amezquita, G.I. Olivas, J.J. Ornelas-Paz, D.R. Sepulveda (2013) CyTA - Journal of Food · HPLC
  DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2012.716082
  https://doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2012.716082

- 1,000–2,000 SHU · Official breeder
  University of Florida IFAS Extension
  https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/TR010

- 1,000–1,500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  PepperScale
  https://pepperscale.com/poblano-peppers/

- 1,000–2,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Chili Pepper Madness
  https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/poblano-chili-peppers/

- 1,000–2,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  PepperScale (1,000–1,500), Gardenia.net/UF IFAS (1,000–2,000 range), Chili Pepper Madness
  https://pepperscale.com/poblano-peppers/ https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/poblano-chili-peppers/ https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

Peppers bred from Poblano:
- [Cibola](https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/cibola)

## Page sources

- [https://pepperscale.com/poblano-peppers/](https://pepperscale.com/poblano-peppers/)
- [https://www.gardenia.net/plant/capsicum-annuum-poblano-pepper](https://www.gardenia.net/plant/capsicum-annuum-poblano-pepper)
- [https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/peppers-by-scoville-units/](https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/peppers-by-scoville-units/)
- [https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-are-poblano-peppers](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-are-poblano-peppers)
- [https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/poblano-chili-peppers/](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/poblano-chili-peppers/)
- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poblano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poblano)
- [https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Poblano_Peppers_140.php](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Poblano_Peppers_140.php)

## FAQ
### How hot is Poblano?

Capsi’s sourced range is 1,369 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 1,369). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Poblano taste like?

Rich, earthy, and slightly smoky with a gentle warmth. Much more flavorful than a green bell pepper; the thick walls hold up beautifully when roasted or stuffed.

### How do I grow Poblano?

Poblano: about 80 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Poblano?

Anaheim, bell pepper

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/poblano
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data