How to Grow Poblano 'Tiburon'
Capsicum annuum 'Tiburon'
Poblano 'Tiburon' peppers offer a mild, smoky flavor perfect for sauces and roasting. Gardeners prize this warm-season variety for its large, flat fruit and resistance to common diseases like bacterial leaf spot.
📷 Wikipedia: Capsicum annuumStarting Poblano 'Tiburon': indoors or direct sow?
🌾 Sow directly in the garden — Poblano 'Tiburon' is not usually started indoors.
Do not direct sow outdoors; instead, start seeds indoors and transplant seedlings outside only after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures are warm.
Soil, care & harvest
Prepare rich soil with a pH between 6.2 and 7.0 before sowing. Since peppers are sensitive to cold, start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds about one-quarter inch deep in warm seed-starting mix. Expect germination within 12 to 18 days under consistent warmth.
Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart to ensure good air circulation. These peppers do not require trellising as they remain relatively compact at 1 to 3 feet tall. Water deeply once a week, aiming for 1 to 1.5 inches total, and apply mulch to retain moisture while feeding regularly during the growing season.
Watch for pests like aphids and diseases such as Phytophthora blight; prevent issues with good airflow and clean tools. Harvest fruits 75 to 85 days after planting when they reach their full size and deep green color. Pick by twisting gently from the stem to avoid damaging neighboring plants.
When to Plant Poblano 'Tiburon'
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May | — | October – August |
| Zone 2 | April – May | — | September |
| Zone 3 | April | — | September – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | August – October |
| Zone 5 | March | — | August – October |
| Zone 6 | March | — | August – October |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | July – September |
| Zone 8 | February | — | July – September |
| Zone 9 | January | — | June – August |
| Zone 10 | January | — | May – July |
| Zone 11 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 12 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 13 | January | — | April – June |
Companion Plants for Poblano 'Tiburon'
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor
Loose soil cultivation around carrots benefits pepper root development
Repels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on pepper pests
Similar growing requirements and can share support structures
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that severely stunts pepper growth and yield
Heavy nitrogen feeders that compete with peppers and may stunt growth
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper germination and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
