Anaheim Chile Pepper
77 Days frm Transplant OP
HeirloomRipening from green to red, 6-8 inch fruits grow on medium sized plants. Fruits are medium hot at around 2500 scoville units. Delicious medium-hot flavor, excellent for roasting or frying, Perfect for fresh eating in salad as well as pickling and freezing. A heavy producer for small gardens, market gardens and the home garden. Also an attractive plant for a sunny windowsill or patio container outside. High yields. Harvest while green or ripe when red.
Fun Facts
· Peppers were grown extensively in Central and South America, Mexico, and the West Indies long before birth of Christ
· Columbus and other early explorers who introduced peppers to welcoming Europeans
· Peppers are a major New World contribution to the cuisine of the Old World
· By the 17th century, peppers were cultivated not only in Europe, but in much of Asia and Africa
· Even though peppers are indigenous to the Americas, they were not introduced to North America until they arrived with the early colonists!
· Makes an excellent plant for collectors of plants for the home or greenhouse environment
· Perfect plant to grow from the Tropics
Sowing instructions
· Start indoors in a good draining potting mix indoors 6 weeks before planting outside or continue to grow indoors
· Germination results in12 -15 days at a soil temperature of 70-90 degrees F
· Soil temperature should be at least 60-70 degrees F when planting outdoorsPlant Care
Harden off and set out after all danger of frost is past in a nice sunny spot. For the biggest yields place plants in raised composted beds. Water regularly. Likes a deep, rich well fertilized soil. Keep moist and feed once a month.Transplant when large enough to handle into pots. Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting. Do not allow to remain in standing water. Mist flowers to encourage fruiting.
Growing Tips
· Keep plants well watered
· Seed can be sown indoors 6 weeks before last frost date