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Fresno Pepper

Fresno Pepper

Bright, medium-hot peppers with clean heat and excellent flavor for fresh use and cooking.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Medium / Hot

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    2,500–10,000 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum annuum

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Green to bright red

  • ⏳ Days

    70–80 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Fresno is a versatile hot pepper known for its bright flavor and moderate heat. Often compared to a jalapeño, it offers a slightly sharper heat and performs well in a wide range of growing conditions.

Fruits are smooth and conical, ripening from green to a vibrant red, and are especially valued for their use in fresh dishes and sauces.

Flavor & Heat

Fresno delivers a clean, moderate heat that is noticeable but not overwhelming. The flavor is fresh and slightly fruity, becoming more complex as the fruit ripens to red.

It’s excellent for salsas, hot sauces, pickling, and fresh use where balanced heat and flavor are both important.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and temperatures have warmed. Fresno performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent watering.

Plants are productive and relatively quick to mature, making them a great option for a steady harvest. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Harvest green for milder heat or red for fuller flavor.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from fresh flavor to functional heat.

Fresno represents balance — clean heat, vibrant color, and versatility in the kitchen.

It’s a go-to for both fresh use and sauces.

From soil to scorch.