Ancho 211
Open-pollinated pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- Open-pollinated
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 75-85 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Commonly confused with
These are different varieties. A name shared between them does not make them the same seed.
- different variety
Ancho San Luis
Both are ancho-type selections; Ancho 211 is the commercial hybrid line, San Luis the Mexican regional selection.
Origin & history
A commercial ancho selection bred for uniform heart-shaped pods that dry evenly, the form processors need for consistent ancho powder.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 75-85 days | Consensus range across the cited independent references. |
| Scoville heat | 1,000-2,000 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- open-pollinated
Poblano (Ancho)
75-85 days
- heirloom
Piment d'Espelette
80-95 days
- heirloom
Piquillo
75-85 days
- heirloom
Ají Lemon Drop
95-110 days
- heirloom
Aleppo (Halaby)
80-95 days
- heirloom
Ancho San Luis
80-100 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 1 source, all independent references.
- Chile Pepper Institute research and variety releases · New Mexico State University, University or Government