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Pepper · Mild-large

Anaheim Peppers

Open-pollinated · Solanaceae

Mildest hot pepper in this set. Developed by Dr. Fabian Garcia at NMSU; brought to California early 1900s. Also called New Mexico chile or Hatch chile. Large 6-10 inch fruit ideal for roasting, stuffing, grilling. Dried red form = 'Seco del Norte.' Most family-friendly hot pepper. Open-pollinated.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

77–85 days

Sun

6+ hours

8+ hours

Spacing

18–24 "

Seed Start

8–10 weeks

before transplant

Container

Yes

5+ gallon pot

Height

2–2.5 ft

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 7–21 days

Optimal Temp 85°F

Seed Depth 0.25"

Transplanting

Min Soil Temp 65°F

Harden Off 10 days

Watering

Weekly Water 1–2 "

Needs Consistent

Method Drip or base watering

Soil

pH Range 6–6.8

Soil Type Well-draining, fertile

Resilience

Heat: Moderate Cold: Very-low Drought: Low

Common Problems

blossom-drop

Cause: Standard pepper thresholds.

Prevention: Standard management.

blossom-end-rot

Cause: Thick-walled, large fruit.

Prevention: Consistent watering, Cal-Mag.

sunscald

Cause: Large fruit.

Prevention: Maintain canopy.

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Moderate feeder

Calcium Critical — supplement recommended

Recommended Recipes Root drench, Worm castings topdress

Harvest

Green: 6-10 inches, thick-walled, light to dark green, firm. Red: deep red for drying.

Expected Yield 2–4 lbs/plant

Storage 10 days — Crisper drawer.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Genovese basil Repels aphids

French marigold Repels nematodes

Avoid Planting Near

Herb fennel Inhibits most plants

Sources

seed_catalog Pinetree Garden Seeds (80 days) seed_catalog Johnny's (Highlander) reference Gardener's Path reference NMSU Chile Pepper Institute

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Anaheim Peppers Planting Dates by Zone

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