Highlander – Organic Anaheim Pepper Seed

Description

Highlander – Organic Anaheim Pepper Seeds offer an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy growing versatile, mild peppers with a slight heat. Anaheim peppers are widely used in cooking for their tangy, smoky flavor and are perfect for roasting, grilling, or making salsa. Highlander is an organic, non-GMO variety that delivers a reliable harvest of smooth, long, and flavorful peppers.

Key Features:

• Organic and Non-GMO: These seeds are certified organic and non-GMO, ensuring you grow peppers free from harmful chemicals, making them a better choice for both your garden and the environment.
• Mild Heat Level: Known for their moderate heat, Highlander Anaheim Peppers offer a great balance of flavor and spice, making them perfect for a wide variety of dishes without overwhelming the palate.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for grilling, roasting, sautéing, or adding to soups and salsas, Anaheim peppers are a culinary staple. They’re also popular for stuffing or using in chili recipes.
• High Yield: Highlander peppers are high-yielding, producing long, thick-walled fruits throughout the growing season, perfect for gardeners looking for both quality and quantity.
• Compact and Easy to Grow: With a manageable plant size and high resilience to disease, Highlander peppers are great for gardeners of all experience levels.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Organic Anaheim Pepper (Annual)
• Fruit Shape: Long, slender, and smooth
• Fruit Color: Green (ripens to red)
• Fruit Size: 6-8 inches long, 1-2 inches wide
• Flavor Profile: Mild heat, smoky, and slightly tangy
• Plant Height: 18-24 inches tall
• Growing Season: 70-80 days from transplanting to harvest
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0
• Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 24 inches apart
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging
• Harvesting: Harvest when peppers are firm and the desired color (green for mild flavor or red for a sweeter, more intense taste).

Planting Instructions:

1. Sow Seeds: Start Highlander Organic Anaheim Pepper Seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date or sow directly outdoors after the last frost, once the soil temperature has reached at least 65°F (18°C). Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and space them 18-24 inches apart.
2. Soil & Temperature: Highlander peppers thrive in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Ideal temperatures for growing Anaheim peppers range from 70-85°F (21-29°C).
3. Watering: Water the plants deeply and regularly, ensuring the soil remains moist but not soggy. Avoid wetting the leaves to reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
4. Support: Use stakes or cages to support the plants as they grow, especially once the peppers begin to ripen.
5. Harvesting: Harvest peppers when they reach the desired size and color. For a mild flavor, harvest while they are still green; for a slightly sweeter taste, allow them to ripen fully to red.

Highlander – Organic Anaheim Pepper Seeds are perfect for gardeners looking to grow mild, flavorful peppers for a variety of culinary uses. Whether you're roasting, grilling, or stuffing, Highlander peppers are sure to become a staple in your garden and kitchen.