Days to Maturity: 80

An old favorite with unparalleled taste, Anaheim TMR has been the choice of gardeners for generations. Relatively mild at just 3200 Scovilles, these peppers measure 8 inches long and 2? inches wide. They arise on sturdy 28- to 34-inch plants, which offer great foliage protection for the growing fruit.

Start seeds indoors or, in climate with short growing seasons, outdoors at least one week after last frost. If starting indoors, allow 7 to 10 weeks for the seeds to mature into seedlings large enough to transplant safely. Fertilize when the blooms appear, and water well. Fruit is most nutritious if allowed to ripen on the plant.