Great pepper for making salsa or simply stuffed.
The Anaheim chilli pepper is a mild pepper that is easy to grow.
Originally from Mexico but named after the place that made it popular – Anaheim in California.
This article will cover:
- How to grow Anaheim chilli peppers at home
- Example Anaheim chilli pepper recipes
Great for making salsa or simply stuffed. (H)
It is easy to grow, taking about 3 months to grow.
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1. How to grow the Anaheim chilli pepper at home
The Anaheim chilli pepper can be grown from seed.
The peppers prefer warmth & direct sunlight, well drained soil and need to be frost free.
Days from seed to harvest – about 90 day (3 months) and it will grow to about 45 to 60 cm high
2 Options for growing Anaheim chilli peppers
Option 1
How to grow anaheim peppers outdoors (garden, balcony, etc.)
The peppers prefer direct sunlight, well drained soil and need to be frost free.
If you want to grow them outdoors then the best option is to start them indoors about 8 weeks before the last frost and then transfer them when the nights are warmer.
They can be grown easily from seed but it’s very important to provide the right amount of moisture and to thin them out as they grow.
Fully grown they can be upto 45 to 60 cm in height i.e. an individual pot might be the best option.
Option 2
How to grow Anaheim chilli pepper indoors (hydroponics or aquaponics)
Because of the importance of moisture and light the peppers are ideally suited for hydroponics with additional lights – like the pictured automated hydroponic unit
Not only are they easier to grow, but you will also get fast results.
2. Example Anaheim chilli pepper recipes
The Anaheim chile pepper is great for making salsa or simply stuffed. They can be used as a substitute for poblano peppers.
When cooking with an anaheim chile pepper you can use them as an alternative to any recipe that says ‘bell pepper’, and will generate a slightly hotter taste.
Typical recipes:
- Stuffed Anaheim Peppers (see video)
- Anaheim Pepper stir-fry
- Chili with Anaheim peppers
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