Anaheim Hot Pepper
Capsicum annuum
A favorite for stuffing, roasting, drying, and saucing.
If you are a fan of traditional southwestern style cooking, you have got to grow Anaheim peppers. They vary in heat from mild to hot, and are great eaten as a green chili, or left on the plant to ripen to red. Red chilies can be dried and then toasted, soaked and pureed for a traditional red chili sauce.
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| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Seeds / Organic | $4.29 | Out of Stock | |
| 75 Seeds / Organic | $7.29 | Out of Stock | |
| 225 Seeds / Organic | $11.69 | Out of Stock |
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, then transplant 3 weeks after last frost. Requires heat for germination, which can take 10-14 days. Transplant once weather has settled, usually 2 weeks after tomatoes have been transplanted (peppers will tolerate earlier transplanting but won't grow much).
Plant in full-sun, in well-drained soil, water moderately.
| Days to Germination | 7 to 14 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 80 days from transplant |
| Planting Depth | ½ inch |
| Height at Maturity | 30 inches |
| Width at Maturity | 18 inches |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |