Anaheim Chile Pepper is a delicious mildly hot pepper! This nontraditional New Mexico Hatch green chile has a renowned flavor only described as subtly sweet, spicy, crisp, and smoky with hints of onion and garlic. Serve Anaheims roasted and peeled, whole or diced, and smothered in sauces. Or eat it raw or or use for canning, drying, stuffing, and making hot sauces. The tapered 7 inch long peppers grow dark green and turn red at maturity. These vigorous bushy plants are reliable and prolific. Spice level is low (500 to 2,500 Scoville Units).

 

Plant Name: Pepper, Anaheim
Latin Name: Capsicum anuum
Days to Germinate: 14-21
Days to Harvest: 82
Germination Rate: 94%
Test Date: 11/22
Growth Habit: Bush, Upright
USDA Zones: 3-12
Lifespan: Annual