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Big Jim Pepper Seeds
The Big Jim Pepper holds the 2011 World Record as the largest pepper!
Developed, grown and shipped direct to you by our growing partners (Jim, June and Faron Lytle of New Mexico), the Big Jim is a medium hot variety with unmatched flavor. These giant peppers grow to 7 to more than 12 inches in length!
While green, the Big Jim Pepper makes a good chile relleno. The dry red chile is used to make red enchilada sauce. A must have for every chile pepper connoisseur!
High Quality, Certified Chile Pepper Seed from Hatch, New Mexico!
Also available:
Trinidad Scorpion Pepper Seeds
Bhut (Naga) Jolokia Seeds
Hot Pepper Seeds
Companion Plants for Chili Peppers : These plants will grow well with Chili PeppersRepellent Plants for Chili Peppers: Avoid planting these within close proximity to Chili Peppers- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Brussel Sprouts
- Fennel
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Additional Details
- Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
- Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
- Species: annuum
- Cultivar: Big Jim
- AKA: NuMex Big Jim, New Mex Big Jim
- Category: Herbs, Annual
- Seed Type: Open Pollinated
- Height:18-24 in. (45-60 cm), 24-36 in (60-90 cm)
- Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
- Germination Time: days
- Days to Maturity: Late (more than 80 days)
- Sun Exposure: Partial to Full Sun
- Heat (Pungency):Mild (1 to 1,000 Scoville Units)
- Bloom Color: White
- Bloom Time:
- Fruit Shape: Oblong
- Fruit Size: Large (more than 6" in length) ~ up to more than 12"long!
- Fruit Color:Green changing to red
- Soil Requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
- Propagation Methods: From seed, sow indoors before last frost or direct sow outdoors in fall.
- Other Details: Average water needs, water regularly, do not over-water. This plant is suitable for growing in containers and/or indoor growing. Wear gloves to protect your hands when handling the fruits and seeds.
Click here for more information on planting and growing Peppers from seed.
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