Anaheim Pepper California Chile Desperado F1 Mild Green Chile New Mexican Chili Roasting Pepper
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Fruits measure 7-1/2" long by 1-1/2" wide, light green, glossy, thick-walled, and very mild (50-600 Scoville units), ideal for fresh use, roasting, or drying. Maturity in 60-70 days; plants offer good fruit cover against sunscald
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Capsicum annuum Desperado Pepper
Capsicum annuum Desperado Pepper is a high-yielding, early maturing hybrid Anaheim-type chili, valued for its thick-walled, fleshy pods and reliable production. Growing to about 18 - 24 inches tall with a spread of 12 - 18 inches, this compact and sturdy variety is an excellent choice for home vegetable gardens, market growers, and large patio containers. Unlike traditional Anaheim peppers that can be lanky and late to ripen, Desperado is bred for heat tolerance and speed, bridging the gap between summer planting and harvest with heavy loads of mild, flavorful peppers that ripen from glossy green to deep red.
Culinary and Practical Uses
The thick, juicy walls and manageable mild heat (approx. 500-1,000 Scoville units) make these peppers perfect for roasting, peeling, and stuffing for classic chiles rellenos.
Their fresh, peppery flavor enhances salsas, stews, and omelets without overwhelming the dish with spice, making them a family-friendly choice.
When allowed to ripen to red, the flavor deepens and sweetens, making them excellent for drying or grinding into mild chili powder.
Characteristics
Foliage/Fruit: Dense canopy of green leaves protecting the fruit; produces uniform, long (up to 7 inches) pods that are straight, smooth, and notably heavy due to their thick flesh.
Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, and well-branched; the plant is structurally strong to support heavy yields, often requiring less staking than taller heritage varieties.
Flowers: Produces small, white, star-shaped blossoms in early summer, which are self-pollinating and set fruit reliably even in warmer temperatures.
Seeds: Harvested after the fruit fully ripens to red; seeds are concentrated at the stem end and are easily removed during preparation.
Growing Requirements
Sun: Thrives in full sun; requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for maximum yield and proper fruit development.
Soil: Adapts to most soil types but prefers fertile, loamy, well-draining soil rich in organic matter; pH 6.0 to 7.0 is ideal.
Water: Requires moderate, consistent watering; keeping the soil evenly moist prevents blossom end rot and ensures the thickest fruit walls.
Spacing: Plant transplants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 24 to 30 inches apart to allow for vigorous growth and easy harvesting.
Maintenance: Feed with a balanced vegetable fertilizer at planting and again at fruit set; harvest green peppers frequently to encourage the plant to continue producing throughout the season.
Shipping Info
Desperado Pepper seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.
I am so very impressed with this company! I had bought one of the mini banana trees first, which started dying right after I got it. After contacting the company, they agreed to give me a credit, with which I bought these two honeysuckle plants. Please excuse the weeds & bad fencing. Hopefully these little plants will grow up & cover the fence. I will be working on weeding and continuing to build a flower bed at the base of the fence. Thank you Blossomdale! I look forward to buying more plants in the future.
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Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support, Victoria! We're glad we could help you find a solution and that you're happy with your honeysuckle plants. We hope they grow beautifully and eventually cover your fence. We look forward to helping you grow your garden! 😊
Plant looks healthy and is putting out new growth plus aerial roots as well. I’m excited to get it climbing and really growing!
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Plant was well packaged. PLant was lush, green, and watered before shipping ready to hang. Love it 💚💚💚
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My banana plant arrived perfectly protected and ready to plant. Thank you Blossomdale for taking great care of my baby banana plant!!
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The fig trees arrived today in small pots very well packed. I removed them and watered them. I will let them "rest" for 4 to 5 days before I repot them and prepare them for winter, inside. Very pleased with these trees. After getting other sellers rotten packing jobs this was a real treat. I may buy more in the spring of 2027.
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Thank you for your kind review, Donald! We're delighted your fig trees arrived well-packed and in good condition. We appreciate your support and hope they thrive through the winter! :)
Packed so well! I was surprised how many flowers my orange ones had! Will definitely buy from them again! My original ordered flowers were out of stock and I received an email about replacements. I love them!
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Thank you for your wonderful review, Diana! We're glad you loved the flowers and appreciated the communication about your replacement options. We look forward to serving you again! :)
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Thank you for your kind review, Rosetta! We're delighted to hear your plant arrived healthy and beautiful. We appreciate your support! :)
Healthy and beautiful! A little smaller than I expected.
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Thank you for your feedback, Rosetta! We're glad to hear your plant arrived healthy and beautiful. We appreciate your feedback about the size and hope your plant grows and flourishes! 😊
I was very impressed with how well my 18 little lantanas were packed. All looked healthy and I planted them yesterday. It was a little difficult unpacking them but that’s the price I paid for having you pack them so well. I was a little worried when I saw UPS coming to the door with the box slung over the driver’s shoulder despite the fact that the box was marked with an ⬆️ and it said live plants. But all is well. Now if I can just keep them alive.
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Thank you for your review, Beth! We're glad your plant arrived quickly and is doing much better. We appreciate you choosing Blossomdale! 😊
Lovely little guy-- impossible to find coral honeysuckle at my local nursery for whatever reason. I really appreciate that the Blossomdale staff kept it and nurtured it a little longer so it would be more robust for the trip. Can't wait to put it in the ground and watch it thrive :-) Will order from them again.
It was my very first plant I order online so I wasn’t sure what to expect but when it got here and in one piece and as long as it is I was shocked but very HAPPY.
It's doing really well. I will be transferring it to a bigger pot probably by the weekend. I wish I had a little more instructions on how to care for this variety, and what to do in the fall.
Package came delivered just like it said it would I pulled it out it looked good. I put it in some water for about a half hour and put it in my 30 gallon tub and I got three things to go with it.
Very healthy cutting. Followed the instructions and let it get acclimated to its new surroundings for a couple of weeks before repotting. Would not hesitate to purchase from this business again 😃
Plants arrived in great condition. This plant has only been in the ground about 10 days and is growing a lot. The plant cage is 12” tall so it’s doing well. I put guards around my new plants for a little while because I have bunnies who love tender young leaves.
I got 2 mystery plants (one indoor and one outdoor). The indoor was a pilea and the outdoor plant was a white blackberry. White blackberry was dramatic, but it’s making a comeback and the pilea is doing great!
Need to upgrade your packaging. I would suggest taping the plant in place in the cardboard tube on the count that it slid and smashed itself. Luckily, it's a strong plant and should recover. Hoping.for the best.
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Capsicum annuum Desperado Pepper
Capsicum annuum Desperado Pepper is a high-yielding, early maturing hybrid Anaheim-type chili, valued for its thick-walled, fleshy pods and reliable production. Growing to about 18 - 24 inches tall with a spread of 12 - 18 inches, this compact and sturdy variety is an excellent choice for home vegetable gardens, market growers, and large patio containers. Unlike traditional Anaheim peppers that can be lanky and late to ripen, Desperado is bred for heat tolerance and speed, bridging the gap between summer planting and harvest with heavy loads of mild, flavorful peppers that ripen from glossy green to deep red.
Culinary and Practical Uses
The thick, juicy walls and manageable mild heat (approx. 500-1,000 Scoville units) make these peppers perfect for roasting, peeling, and stuffing for classic chiles rellenos.
Their fresh, peppery flavor enhances salsas, stews, and omelets without overwhelming the dish with spice, making them a family-friendly choice.
When allowed to ripen to red, the flavor deepens and sweetens, making them excellent for drying or grinding into mild chili powder.
Characteristics
Foliage/Fruit: Dense canopy of green leaves protecting the fruit; produces uniform, long (up to 7 inches) pods that are straight, smooth, and notably heavy due to their thick flesh.
Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, and well-branched; the plant is structurally strong to support heavy yields, often requiring less staking than taller heritage varieties.
Flowers: Produces small, white, star-shaped blossoms in early summer, which are self-pollinating and set fruit reliably even in warmer temperatures.
Seeds: Harvested after the fruit fully ripens to red; seeds are concentrated at the stem end and are easily removed during preparation.
Growing Requirements
Sun: Thrives in full sun; requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for maximum yield and proper fruit development.
Soil: Adapts to most soil types but prefers fertile, loamy, well-draining soil rich in organic matter; pH 6.0 to 7.0 is ideal.
Water: Requires moderate, consistent watering; keeping the soil evenly moist prevents blossom end rot and ensures the thickest fruit walls.
Spacing: Plant transplants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 24 to 30 inches apart to allow for vigorous growth and easy harvesting.
Maintenance: Feed with a balanced vegetable fertilizer at planting and again at fruit set; harvest green peppers frequently to encourage the plant to continue producing throughout the season.
Shipping Info
Desperado Pepper seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.
