25 Seeds Big Jim Chili Pepper Hot Green Chile Heirloom Vegetable Garden

Big Jim is a well-known hot chili pepper variety prized for its long, broad pods and reliable yields. The plants grow vigorously and produce thick-walled green chiles that mature to a deep red, offering a moderately hot flavor that is popular in Southwestern and Mexican-inspired cooking. Gardeners appreciate this variety for its consistent performance and versatility in the kitchen.

The elongated pods are excellent for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and making sauces, salsas, and chile rellenos. The peppers can be harvested green or allowed to ripen fully to red for drying and grinding into chile powder. Plants are warm-season annuals that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them a rewarding choice for both garden beds and containers.
Species: Capsicum annuum
Variety: Big Jim
Type: Hot chili pepper
Plant_Habit: Upright bushy annual
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
Days_to_Harvest: 75 to 85 days
Zones: 4 to 11 as annual
Germination: 10 to 21 days at 70 to 85F
Sowing: Start indoors 8 to 10 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart
Notes: Pods reach 7 to 9 inches long