Grow your own Anaheim Pepper plants with this packet of seeds. Sometimes called New Mexico Chile, this medium heat chili pepper has big flavor and appeal that is super for Tex Mex, Californian, and Latin cuisines. The annual plants can be grown as perennials in tropical regions. The bright green pepper develops into a red color but is never too hot, having a mild to medium heat similar to a jalapeno, but with a soft, smoky flavor that is ideal for roasting and enhancing savory dishes. This versatile pepper is a descendent of the New Mexican chilis originally grown by Pueblo people, and adapted for a milder flavor by the famous Emilio Ortega of the California canning company.

• Reliable Heirloom Pepper - Sometimes called a New Mexico Chile, the Anaheim pepper was developed by Emilio Ortega of California in the late 1800s. This reliable chili pepper plant is compact enough for containers and hydroponic systems. It will produce green peppers continuously through the growing season.
• Anaheim Chili Peppers -The mild to medium heat peppers are usually harvested green but mature to a rich red color. They have a smoky flavor and are slightly hotter than jalapenos, averaging 500-2500 on the Scoville scale. These versatile peppers are excellent for canning for long-term storage. They are also delicious for roasting, frying, stuffing, and when added to tamales, salsas, and other Latin sauces and dishes.