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Chili pepper 'Anaheim'

Capsicum annuum longum group

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Anaheim is a popular variety of Chili pepper, which belongs to the Capsicum genus (Capsicum annuum longum group 'Anaheim').

Scoville Scale: 1000-1400

Anaheim grows as a Perennial and is a Vegetable. Being a Perennial, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Anaheim normally grows to a max height of 1.49 feet (45.72 cm metric).

Mexico is believed to be where Anaheim originates from.

Anaheim Chili pepper is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Chili pepper 'Anaheim'

Full Sun
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Medium

Some varieties may need to be supported with a cane as the fruit develops.

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Anaheim is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 12 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 as Chili pepper is a neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Anaheim from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Anaheim about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Anaheim

Transplant out when all danger of frost has passed.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Anaheim is a tender plant.

Harvesting Anaheim

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

Chili pepper 'Anaheim' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Anaheim exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Anaheim plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Anaheim frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Anaheim come from? Mexico
Harvest Time When is Anaheim ready for harvest? Late Summer
Mature Height How tall does Anaheim grow? 45.72 cm / 1.49 feet Mature Spread How wide does Anaheim grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Anaheim grow best in? Zone 5 - Zone 12 pH Range The level of acidity for Anaheim. 7.0 - 8.5
Soil What soil should I grow Anaheim in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does Anaheim need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Anaheim require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Anaheim need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Anaheim need in order to germinate? 18°C / 64°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Anaheim in? 14°C / 57°F to 25°C / 77°F
Can Sow Direct? Can Anaheim seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Anaheim? 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches
Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to sow rows of Anaheim. 35.0 Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Anaheim 5.0 cm / 1.95 inches
Edible? Is Anaheim edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Anaheim seedlings? 40.0 cm / 1.30 feet Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Anaheim seedlings? 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet

How long does Anaheim take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chili pepper 'Anaheim' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Anaheim to germinate? 10 days Average 10 days | Min 5 days | Max 24 days (29)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Anaheim? + 63 days Average 63 days | Min 44 days | Max 82 days (2)
Days to Maturity How long until Anaheim is ready for harvest / bloom? + 87 days Average 87 days | Min 46 days | Max 141 days (41)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Anaheim? = 160 days

When should I sow Anaheim?

Folia's when to plant Chili pepper 'Anaheim' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Misspellings of Chili pepper 'Anaheim'

Sahuaro

Other Names for Chili pepper 'Anaheim'

Saguaro, NuMex

Latest Chili pepper 'Anaheim' Reviews

03 Apr 2012

sweetcheeks's Pepper Anaheim was Reviewed day 17

Not one seed out of ten sprouted. Time to get rid of it.

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