Big Jim Peppers

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About Big Jim Peppers

Average pod length is 1 foot. Heat level ranges from mild if harvested when green, to medium heat if allowed to ripen until red. Requires a 5-gallon container if seeds are not planted directly in ground.
  • Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
  • Common Name: Big Jim Peppers
  • Family: Solanaceae
  • Germination: 7 to 21 days
  • Hardiness: Frost-sensitive
  • Sunlight: Full sun 8 to 12 hours
  • Heirloom
  • Maturity: 75 days
  • Non-GMO
  • Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
  • Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
  • Size: 2 to 3 feet tall
  • Spacing: 18 inches

Companion Plants

Consider planting chile peppers along garden borders to keep flying pests away.
  • Basil
  • Carrots
  • Eggplant
  • Geraniums
  • Onions
  • Tomatoes

Recipes With Pepper

Albóndigas Soup
Arugula, Chicken & Strawberry
Asian-Style Fried Rice
Breakfast Omelette
Broccoli Chicken
Cabbage & Cucumber
Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
Chicken & Vegetable Shish Kabob
Chicken Crepes
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Madeira
Chicken Shawarma
Cilantro Chicken
Classic Steakhouse Salad
Copycat Panera Turkey BLT
Cucumber and Avocado Bites
Drunken Ribeye Steak
Eggs Benedict
Frittata
Garlic Herb Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
German Potato Salad
Green Bean Sauté
Green Chile Sauce
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Aioli
Harvest Harmony Salad
Hot & Sour Soup
Huevos con Chorizo y Papas
Immune Boosting Chicken Soup
Layered Taco Salad
Lemon Herb Roasted Artichokes
Lemon Parmesan Arugula
Lemony Pear With Vinaigrette
Margherita Pizza
Mexican Rice
Orange Chicken
Pear Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Prime Rib
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Shepard's Pie
Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Tepary Bean & Herb Stew
Tomato & Cucumber
Traditional Baked Beans
Veggies With Mixed Greens

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