Anaheim Pepper – 10 Seeds

Species: Capsicum annuum
Origin: USA (New Mexico / California heritage)

Description

Anaheim Pepper is a mild to medium-heat chilli known for its long, tapered green pods and sweet, crisp flavour. Popular in Southwestern and Mexican cuisine, it’s ideal for roasting, stuffing, sauces, and salsas.

Plants are vigorous and productive, producing smooth, straight pods that ripen from green to red if left on the plant. Anaheim peppers are easy to grow and reliable, making them a favourite for home gardeners and farmers’ markets.

Phenotype

• Plant habit: Upright, bushy

• Plant height: Approx. 60–100 cm

• Foliage: Green

• Flowers: White

• Pod shape: Long, tapered, slightly curved

• Pod size: Approx. 12–18 cm

• Pod colour: Green → red when fully ripe

• Wall thickness: Medium

• Productivity: High

Heat & Flavour

• Estimated heat: 500 – 2,500 SHU (mild)

• Flavour profile: Sweet, crisp, mild heat

Culinary Uses

• Roasting and stuffing

• Southwestern dishes and salsas

• Fresh cooking

• Mild sauces and pickling

Key Features

• Mild to medium heat Anaheim variety

• Long, tapered green pods, ripening to red

• Vigorous, productive plant

• Excellent for roasting, stuffing, and sauces

• Pack contains 10 seeds

Growing Notes

• Germinate at 20–28 °C

• Prefers sunny, warm conditions

• Suitable for garden beds, greenhouse, or pots

• Harvest green or fully red for flavour variations