OverviewKaiken is an Anaheim-type pepper with strong, vigorous plants that produce uniform, high-quality fruit suitable for both the fresh market and processing. Fruits are large with a smooth, glossy exterior and stable color transition from green to red.
Scoville Heat Units~ 500
Key features- Large fruit size with attractive glossy color
- Anaheim-type pepper for fresh market and processing
- Vigorous plant with resistance to bacterial leaf spot (Xcv)
- Experimental number: SHP8439
Disease ResistanceHR: Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8 / Tm: 0
CharacteristicsFruit shape: Elongated, flat
Fruit size: Large
Type: Anaheim
Exterior color: Green to red
Exterior characteristics: Smooth, glossy
Plant habit: Erect; good cover; medium-large
Relative maturity: Mid / Intermediate
Plant height: Medium tall
MaturityRelative maturity: Intermediate
Days to maturity from transplant: 90 days
DimensionsLength: 7 in (17.8 cm)
Width: 2 in (5.1 cm)
Weight: 4.5–5 oz (≈128–142 g)
Technical specifications- Brand: Sakata
- Model: Kaiken
- Type: Anaheim pepper (anaheim-type)
- Fruit length: 7 in (17.8 cm)
- Fruit width: 2 in (5.1 cm)
- Typical fruit weight: 4.5–5 oz (≈128–142 g)
- Exterior color: Green to red
- Exterior: Smooth, glossy
- Plant habit: Erect; good cover; medium-large
- Plant height: Medium tall
- Relative maturity: Mid / Intermediate
- Days to maturity from transplant: 90 days
- Scoville Heat Units: ~500
- Disease resistance: HR to Xcv (0-3, 7, 8); Tm: 0
- Experimental number: SHP8439