Anaheim
Pepper · Anaheim / New Mexico
Heirloom
Capsicum annuum
★ 5.01 review · 2 sources
Solanaceae (Nightshade family) · Genus: Capsicum
Characteristics
Color
GreenRed
Flavor
EarthyRich / Complex
Heat Level
Mild
Intended Use
CanningDrying / SpiceFresh / SaladRoastingStuffing
Shape
Elongated / CylindricalTapered / Conical
Size
Medium
Texture
Meaty / Dense
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial zone 10+
Annual, overwinter indoors
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United States
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Germination
7–21 days
at 60–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
75–80 days
Plant Height
2–2 5/6 ft
Mature Spread
Up to 1 1/2 ft
Fruit Size
6–8 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/8–1/4 in
Seed Spacing
12–24 in
Row Spacing
24–30 in
Thin To
12–18 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
75–85 °F
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Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Reviews (1)
Marcus from SeedrateZone 6a
★★★★★Ease:★★★★★Yield:★★★★★Flavor:★★★★★
Anaheim Peppers have become some of my favorite mild peppers. They grow well here in the heat with great yields - literally hundreds of peppers on each of a few plants. Great for sautéing with eggs and just about anything.
August 26, 2026
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