Pepper - Chile - Ancho Poblano

$1.59

Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Harvest when 3. The green Pablano is stuffed with cheese or meat for chilies rellenos and the dark, reddish-brown dried Ancho is used in a variety of sauces such as the traditional "mole pablano". The Poblano is one of the most popular chilies in Mexico. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. This Chile Pepper is mildly hot and is used for chilies rellenos and mole sauces. The Pepper Chile Ancho/Poblano, 'Capsicum annuum', is called "Pablano" in the fresh green form and "Ancho" as a dried pod. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. 5 inches long and 2 inches wide and when the peppers are a dark green. ... find out more

Aster - Tall Matsumoto Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. The 2 inch wide flowers have white petals tipped bright pink with contrasting yellow centers. It will provide an "end-of-the-season pick-me-up" with its dazzling, radiant, medium sized flowers. The Aster Tall Matsumoto, 'Callistephus chinensis', is a florist quality cut flower variety with tall, strong stems and an unusual bi-color flower with a yellow center. This Aster has a very long vase life. The Tall Matsumoto blooms from mid to late summer up to the first hard fall frost. Add compost to improve marginal soil quality. Pinch off faded flowers to encourage new blooms. The plants require average water and they do not like to dry out. The Aster Milady prefers rich, deep, light soil. This plant is excellent as a cut flower and the bright colors look great in any border.