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Anaheim 'Hatch Big Jim' — Peppers

80-90days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil warms to 65°F and night temperatures stay above 55°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, deep watering
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam, tolerates alkaline soil
Soil pH: 6.5-7.5
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green maturing to red
Size: 8-12 inches long, 2-3 inches wide
Shape: Long, tapered, slightly curved
Flavour: Mild to moderate heat (500-2,500 SHU) with earthy, complex flavor that's sweet when roasted

In the kitchen

Roasted green chiles, chile rellenos, southwestern dishes, salsas, enchilada sauce, freezing for year-round use

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Pepper weevil, aphids, spider mites, corn borers
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, chile wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt
Resistance: Good heat tolerance, moderate disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

TomatoesShare similar growing requirements and can help deter pests through companion effect

OreganoRepels aphids, spider mites, and cabbage moths while attracting beneficial insects

MarigoldsDeter nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with their strong scent

CarrotsHelp break up soil and don't compete for nutrients, good use of space

OnionsRepel aphids, spider mites, and other pests with sulfur compounds

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pests

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting peppers

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that inhibits pepper growth and can cause wilting

FennelInhibits growth of peppers and most vegetables through allelopathic compounds

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and can stunt pepper growth and fruit production

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Anaheim 'Hatch Big Jim'?

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