70 DAYS
Capsicum annuum
A top-quality Ancho/Poblano-type pepper with exceptional flavour and dependable yields. Baron produces large, smooth, glossy fruit with rich, earthy flavour and gentle heat, perfect for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and making authentic Mexican dishes like chiles rellenos and mole.
Peppers mature from deep green to dark red, developing fuller, sweeter flavour as they ripen. Thick-walled and easy to peel when roasted, Baron is prized for its kitchen versatility and consistently high yields.
A reliable, early-maturing ancho pepper that delivers outstanding flavour, gentle heat, and beautiful large fruit.
Size: Mature plants reach about 18 to 24 in. tall with peppers growing to approximately 6 to 8 in. in length.
Yield: Generates a bumper crop of thick-walled peppers that are perfect for fresh use or preservation.
Taste: Rich, earthy flavour with gentle heat measured at 1,000 to 2,000 Scoville Units, making it a versatile choice for various culinary applications.
How to use: Excellent for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and in sauces; ideal for authentic Mexican cuisine.
Planting tips: Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting. Cover seeds with 1/4 in. of soil and maintain moist conditions. Germination occurs at a soil temperature of 22°C within 10 to 14 days. Once seedlings have reached 5 in., transplant to larger pots.
Harvest tips: Harvest when peppers are glossy and firm, but for the sweetest flavour, allow them to ripen to a dark red before picking.
