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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Poblano Pepper |
| Scientific name | Capsicum annuum |
| Family / Genus | Solanaceae / — |
| Produce category | Nightshade |
| Produce subcategory | Chili Pepper |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3179 |
| PLU — organic | 93179 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_30098 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tiburon | 28% | High-yielding, uniform, large fruit with thick walls. Excellent disease resistance (PVY, TMV). Popular for fresh market and processing. Good for chiles rellenos. |
| Emerald | 25% | Very productive hybrid with large, dark green, thick-walled fruit. Good disease resistance. Known for consistent quality and excellent flavor. |
| Baron | 15% | Early maturing hybrid with good yields of large, dark green fruit. Strong plant vigor and good disease resistance. Reliable performance in various climates. |
| Caballero | 12% | Produces very large, blocky fruit ideal for stuffing. High yield potential and good disease resistance. Excellent for commercial growers seeking large-sized poblanos. |
| Hercules | 8% | Known for exceptionally large, thick-walled fruit, making it a top choice for chiles rellenos. Good yield and robust plants. |
| Poblano L | 5% | Traditional open-pollinated variety. Produces medium to large, heart-shaped fruit with classic poblano flavor. Good for home gardens and niche markets. |
| Mulato | 3% | A distinct type of poblano, often darker green, turning dark brown/black when ripe. Slightly sweeter and milder than typical poblanos. Prized for its unique flavor profile, especially when dried. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Poblano peppers are non-climacteric and produce very little ethylene. They are generally considered low in ethylene sensitivity, but prolonged exposure to high levels can accelerate yellowing and softening.
Mixed-load compatibility
Generally compatible with other non-ethylene producing, non-ethylene sensitive produce requiring similar cool, high humidity conditions.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by culinary trends and ethnic food popularity.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.6 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Pack sizes
- 20 lb carton
- 25 lb carton
- 10 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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