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Anaheim, Hot Pepper Seeds

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Anaheim Pepper – California's Mild, Versatile Roasting Chili

Named for the Southern California city where it was first commercially grown in the early 1900s, the Anaheim is the quintessential mild roasting pepper of American kitchens. Long, tapered pods grow up to 8 inches, ripening from dark green to rich red on productive plants suited to nearly every climate. Roast them over an open flame until the skin blisters and blackens, peel, and you have the foundation of green chile sauce, chile rellenos, and countless Southwestern dishes. At just ~3,000 Scoville units, the heat is gentle enough for the whole table.

Why Grow Anaheim?

  • Mild heat ~3,000 SHU — approachable for the whole family
  • Up to 8" long pods — dark green ripening to red
  • The classic roasting & canning pepper — ideal for rellenos, salsas & drying
  • Generous packet — 25 Seeds for a full planting
  • Open-pollinated — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost. Transplant to full sun in fertile, well-draining soil, spacing 18 inches apart. Keep evenly watered. Harvest green at 75 days for mild flavor, or allow to ripen fully red for sweetness and deeper color.

Days to maturity: 75 days
Packet size: 25 Seeds
Scoville: ~3,000 SHU
Spacing: 18 inches
Sun: Full sun