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Hot Pepper Seeds - Big Jim

Long, 12-inch pepper pods

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Capsicum annuum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT TYPE

  • Chile

COLOR

  • Red

Grow heirloom peppers - Big Jim Pepper Seeds - 2,000-4,000 Scovilles:

Great flavor in a mildly hot green pepper. Developed by New Mexico State University, this is the preferred pepper to make green chili. Heavy producing plant with 12" long by 2-3" wide fruits. Sturdy plant will bow under the weight of these huge peppers!

  • Medium Hot Pepper
  • Produces largest pepper pod!
  • Scoville Scale: 2,000 - 4,000 Units

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 71
1 Ounce 3,712

Planting Guide

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Hot Pepper Seeds - Big Jim

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Hot Pepper Seeds - Big Jim FAQs

Is Big Jim Hot Pepper resistant to animals or disease?

Big Jim Hot Pepper is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Big Jim Hot Pepper?

Big Jim Hot Pepper is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Big Jim Hot Pepper get?

Big Jim Hot Pepper grows to 12 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Big Jim Hot Pepper?

Big Jim Hot Pepper has a flavor profile described as medium and 2k - 4k scoville heat units.

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