Anaheim Chile Pepper

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Anaheim chile peppers, also known as California or New Mexico chilies, produce long, tapered fruits typically 6-10 inches in length with thick, smooth walls that start bright green and mature to deep red. The flavor is mild with a subtle heat (500-2,500 Scoville units), offering a slightly sweet, tangy, and grassy taste that becomes sweeter and smokier when roasted or allowed to ripen fully red. These versatile peppers shine in recipes like chiles rellenos (stuffed and fried), roasted green chile sauces, salsas, enchiladas, chili powder, or simply grilled and added to fajitas and sandwiches. They're a reliable variety for Utah growers because they thrive in the hot, dry summers, tolerate some drought once established, and perform well in the state's alkaline soils with good drainage—many local extensions list them among hot peppers that succeed here with proper warm-season timing. It's an excellent container variety and would do well in a container that is 8 gallons or less (ideally 5+ gallons for best results), making it great for patio or small-space nursery production. Show more