Grown Anaheim 'New Mexico Big Jim'?

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Anaheim 'New Mexico Big Jim' — Peppers

75-85days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 65°F and nighttime temperatures stay above 55°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, avoid overwatering
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green maturing to red
Size: 8-12 inches long, 2 inches wide
Shape: Very long, tapered with thick walls
Flavour: Mild heat (500-2,500 Scoville), sweet, earthy flavor with slight smokiness

In the kitchen

Chile rellenos, roasting, drying, salsas, stews, freezing whole

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevil, cutworms
Diseases: Bacterial spot, phytophthora blight, verticillium wilt
Resistance: Good resistance to tobacco mosaic virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor

TomatoesShare similar growing requirements and can help deter hornworms when planted together

OreganoDeters pests like aphids and spider mites with its strong aromatic oils

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsHelp break up soil for pepper roots and don't compete for space or nutrients

OnionsDeter aphids, thrips, and other pests with their sulfur compounds

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control pepper pests

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling squash bugs

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to peppers and causes stunting and yellowing

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and development

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper growth through root competition

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Anaheim 'New Mexico Big Jim'?

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