Fresno
Open-pollinated pepper · Capsicum annuum · introduced 1952
- Breeding
- Open-pollinated
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 70-80 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
Flaming Flare
Flaming Flare is a modern hybrid of the Fresno type, not the original open-pollinated line.
Origin & history
Introduced in 1952 and named for the California city, a conical chile often mistaken for a red jalapeño though its walls are thinner and its flavor brighter.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 70-80 days | Consensus range across the cited sources, which include both independent references and commercial catalogs. |
| Scoville heat | 2,500-10,000 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
Serrano
75-80 days
- open-pollinated
Early Jalapeño
60-70 days
- F1 hybrid
Jalafuego
70-75 days
- open-pollinated
Jalapeño M
70-80 days
- open-pollinated
NuMex Jalmundo
70-85 days
- open-pollinated
NuMex Primavera
70-85 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 2 sources, including 1 independent reference.
- Chile Pepper Institute research and variety releases · New Mexico State University, University or Government
- Johnny's Selected Seeds catalog · Johnny's Selected Seeds, Seed Catalog