Pepper variety

Anaheim Pepper

A long green chile pepper with mild heat and good size for roasting. Plants are productive in warm summer gardens.

Type

mild chile

Days to maturity

75 to 80

Best for

roasting, stuffing

About Anaheim

Anaheim is a mild New Mexico type chile named for Anaheim, California, producing long, tapered fruit that ripens from green to red. Its low to moderate heat and thick, flavorful flesh make it a classic roasting and chile relleno pepper. The plants are vigorous and set their long pods well in warm climates.

Growing Anaheim Pepper

Space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart in full sun and warm soil, and give them a long, hot season to reach full size. Harvest pods green and firm for roasting, or let them ripen red for a sweeter, slightly hotter flavor. Water evenly to help prevent blossom end rot on the long fruit.

Full growing guide

For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all peppers, see the complete guide.

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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.