Solanacées • Capsicum annuum

Anaheim Pepper - Organic

"An elongated chili pepper, mild to medium hot, perfect for roasted and stuffed recipes."

$4.49

Number of seeds 20 seeds

Originating in New Mexico and popularized in California, the Anaheim pepper has become a staple in North American kitchen gardens. Long and slender, its green then red fruits resemble chili peppers, but with a much milder flavor, making it a true everyday pepper in home cooking.

In the garden, the plant grows upright and produces a beautiful array of drooping, uniform fruits that are easy to spot among the foliage. Well-established in warm, welcoming soil, it peacefully accompanies the summer cycle, offering peppers over the weeks that can be harvested green or fully ripened red. In a harmonious garden, it naturally finds its place among tomatoes, onions, and other companion plants in a vibrant and bountiful vegetable patch.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular
Growth: Summer growth

Note: Warm season plant that requires well-warmed soil and protection from the cold at the beginning of the season.

The Anaheim pepper is prized for its mild to medium-hot flavor, making it incredibly versatile in the kitchen. It's commonly used fresh, grilled, or roasted, often peeled after cooking to remove the skin, and then incorporated into sauces, salsas, and stews. Its elongated shape and size also make it an excellent pepper for stuffing and baking.

In North American and Mexican culinary traditions, it is frequently grilled over an open flame or in an oven, then peeled and used in chili-type dishes, stews, tortilla fillings, and other preparations where a hint of mild chili is desired without excessive heat. It can also be dried or frozen after cooking for later use.