These plants can be grown as perennials, with one seed producing fruit for up to 3 years.
Soil
Anaheim peppers thrive best in sandy loam soil.
The soil should be rich in organic material, so amending it with compost or manure is beneficial.
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Water
Anaheim peppers require a careful balance when it comes to watering.
They need frequent watering, especially during hot, dry spells in the summer.
However, they’re also very susceptible toroot rot, so avoid overwatering.
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Do not water to the point of soaked soil.
These plants will do best if given 1-2 inches of water per week.
Plant them when temperatures are above 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The soil temperature should be at least 60 degrees when planting seeds or seedlings.
Choose a spot with lots of direct sunlight and good airflow.
Fertilizer
Your pepper plant will have the best success if started with somefertilizer.
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it’s possible for you to also incorporate rock phosphorous or bone meal to encourage healthy root growth.
As your plant grows, you could fertilize every few weeks with a low-nitrogen fertilizer.
Pruning
Pruningyour pepper plant properly can help you achieve the highest yield possible.
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About a week after planting a seedling, you’re free to begin early pruning.
Remove the first batch of flowers that appear on your plant early in the process.
Finally, later on, prune any branches or leaves that touch the soil.
These are prone to rotting or becoming food for pests and can damage or kill your entire plant.
To do so, identify a young branch you’d like to remove.
Using a sharp blade, remove it cleanly at the base of the branch.
Leave a few leaves at the top but remove all lower leaves, flowers, and fruit.
Fill a glass with water and submerge the cut end, ensuring at least one node is submerged.
Keep the glass in indirect light and change the water as needed.
Once roots 1-2 inches long form, transfer the cutting to soil or a hydroponic system.
Find an indoor spot that won’t fall below 55 degrees, like an attached garage or basement.
Your plant won’t need lots of light during the winter.
Being near a small window or even a fluorescent bulb will work.
Leaves will die off as the plant goes dormant.
This is normal, and doesn’t mean the plant has died completely.
They’ll regrow come spring.
Leafhoppers are another major issue, as they love pepper plants and will spread the mosaic virus very quickly.
Anaheim peppers could take 70-80 days to reach full maturity.
Harvest the fruit when it reaches 6-8 inches in length.
Similarly to other pepper plants, Anaheim peppers will likely grow to be 1.5-2 feet tall.
Anaheim Pepper: How to Plant, Grow, and Use Anaheim Peppers, Planet Natural Research Center
