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Capsicum annuum

Fresno

Cultivar United States
Scoville Heat Units 6,250
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About this pepper

Fresno is a Capsicum annuum cultivar developed in 1952 by Clarence Brown Hamlin in Fresno, California. It is named after its place of origin and is genetically distinct from, though visually similar to, the jalapeño.

Plants typically grow to 60 to 75 centimetres in height and perform well in warm climates with long sunny days and cooler nights. Fruits are medium-sized, measuring around 5 centimetres long and 2.5 centimetres wide at the stem.

Pods mature from bright green to orange and finally to red. Flavour changes with ripeness, with green fruits offering a fresh, grassy taste and red fruits developing a sweeter, fruitier, and slightly smoky profile. Heat levels vary but average around 6,250 Scoville Heat Units. Fresno peppers are widely used in salsas, hot sauces, ceviche, and general cooking.