Heirloom Anaheim Chili Pepper Seeds (.5g)

Anaheim chili peppers are a favorite variety for spicing up a range of dishes. You can grow this hardy pepper variety in your own garden; it's friendly to most regions!

Start your non-GMO Anaheim chili pepper crop using seeds from Patriot Seeds. Our seeds are open-pollinated, so you can grow, harvest, and replant for years to come.

These seeds are also 100% heirloom.

When you're ready to declare your food independence, buy Patriot Seeds!

Anaheim Chili Pepper Seeds Planting Instructions

Embrace your green thumb with our simple guide to grow Anaheim chili peppers:

• Plant in full sun, with seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1 to 2 inches apart.
• Start indoors in peat pots or cell packs 8 to 10 weeks prior to outdoor transplanting.
• Move the plants outdoors 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost.
• Transplant them 12 to 24 inches apart, in rows 24 to 36 inches apart (or 14 to 16 inches apart in raised beds).
• Maintain even moisture for the best results.
• Rotate planting area, avoiding the same spot more than once every 4 years.
• Expect a grow time of about 80 days.

Anaheim Chili Pepper Seeds Harvesting Instructions

Now that you have your Anaheim chili peppers, here's how to harvest and store them:

• Harvest peppers when they're firm, shiny, and have a crisp texture.
• Use garden shears to clip the fruits to prevent plant damage.
• Store fresh peppers at 50°F with at least 90% humidity, when possible.
• Avoid storing with other fruits and vegetables to prevent premature aging, as peppers are ethylene-sensitive.

Did You Know This About Anaheim Chili Peppers?

Anaheim chili peppers are a type of chili native to New Mexico. However, they are named for Anaheim, California because that city is where the peppers were first canned.