Capsicum annuum ‘Anaheim’
These medium-hot, 7-8 inch peppers are perfect for stuffing and flavoring Tex-Mex dishes. Use them green or wait until they turn red. All-purpose variety with mildly hot flavor. Harvest 80 days from transplant.
650 mg
Light | Full sun |
Row Spacing | 2.5-3 ft. |
Plant Spacing | 18-24 in |
Planting depth | 1/4 in |
Days to Germination | 10-12 days |
Plant Height | 2 ft. |
Gardener’s Notes: Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before last spring frost. Sow 1/4 in. deep & 2 in. apart in seed starting mix & keep very warm, 80F (27C). When seedlings have several sets of leaves, transplant into individual containers. When night temps stay above 50F (10C), acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting 18-24 in. apart into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Mulch well & lightly fertilize monthly. Harvest by cutting peppers when 7-8 in. long at either green or red color stage.