Pepper Seeds - Hot - Anaheim Chili

Growing Anaheim Chili Pepper Vegetable Garden Seeds

Anaheim Chili Pepper Growth Habits:

Peppers do best when they are started indoors. Take plant seedlings outside when the weather is consistently warm in your area. Place in the ground in a sunny location. The plant will grow 2-3 feet in about 80 days. Dark green peppers will form. Peppers are usually harvested when green but can be left on the plant until they turn red as well.

Various Uses:

The thick walls of the Anaheim Chili Pepper mean that it can handle some serious cooking. These are perfect for roasting and smoking. You can stuff them and fry them for Chile Rellenos that are milder than Ancho peppers. These peppers can also be dried and preserved for seasoning throughout the year.

Benefits:

Peppers are a low calorie food packed with nutrition. Peppers have vitamin C, and this makes it great for your immune system. Peppers also have spice which have numerous health benefits. Spice can add flavor without sodium, fat, or calories. Spicy foods also cause people to feel satiated faster which leads to less overeating.

Additional Information:

Heirloom Anaheim chili peppers are a hot pepper that has been around since 1913.