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Hot Pepper Seeds - Anaheim Chili

Mild to medium heirloom chili used in Mexican cuisine

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Capsicum annuum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT TYPE

  • Chile

COLOR

  • Red

Grow heirloom peppers - Anaheim Chili Pepper Seeds - 500-2,500 Scovilles

The Anaheim Chili Pepper is a mild to medium heirloom chili pepper that is commonly used in Mexican, and other spicy dishes. It is the most commonly used variety for chile rellenos. The Anaheim Chili Pepper is large, colorful, and tasty.

  • Produces abundance of medium sized peppers
  • Versatile pepper in the kitchen
  • Mild - 500 - 2,500 Scoville Units

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 88
1 Ounce 5,000
1/4 Pound 20,000

Planting Guide

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Hot Pepper Seeds - Anaheim Chili FAQs

Is Anaheim Chili Hot Pepper resistant to animals or disease?

Anaheim Chili Hot Pepper is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma. It also shows resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Tobacco Mosaic Virus, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is Anaheim Chili Hot Pepper?

Anaheim Chili Hot Pepper is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Anaheim Chili Hot Pepper get?

Anaheim Chili Hot Pepper grows to 6 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Anaheim Chili Hot Pepper?

Anaheim Chili Hot Pepper has a flavor profile described as mild and 500 - 2.5k scoville heat units.

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