Ancho San Luis
Heirloom pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- Heirloom
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 80-100 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 211
Both are ancho-type selections; Ancho 211 is the commercial hybrid line, San Luis the Mexican regional selection.
Origin & history
A San Luis Potosí selection of the ancho type, longer and more tapered than the standard poblano and grown specifically for drying rather than for fresh roasting.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 80-100 days | |
| Scoville heat | 1,000-2,500 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
- heirloom
Mulato Isleño
80-100 days
- heirloom
Alma Paprika
70-85 days
- heirloom
Chervena Chushka
75-90 days
- heirloom
Morita
70-85 days
- open-pollinated
Poblano (Ancho)
75-85 days
- open-pollinated
Ancho 211
75-85 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 1 source, all commercial catalogs. No independent reference documents this variety yet.
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog · Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., Seed Catalog