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Hot Pepper 'NuMex Big Jim' — Peppers

80-85days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Maintain warm soil temperatures for germination. Transplant when soil reaches 65°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, deep watering preferred
Soil: Sandy loam with good drainage and organic matter
Soil pH: 6.5-7.5
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green ripening to red
Size: 8-12 inches long, 2 inches wide
Shape: Long, tapered Anaheim type with thick walls
Flavour: Mild to moderate heat (2,500-3,000 Scoville) with rich, earthy flavor

In the kitchen

Chile rellenos, roasting, stuffing, sauces, New Mexican cuisine, drying for ristras

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Chile thrips, aphids, pepper weevils, spider mites
Diseases: Chile wilt, bacterial leaf spot, pepper mottle virus, Verticillium wilt
Resistance: Good adaptation to hot, dry conditions with moderate disease resistance

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	—	September – 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, 4 to avoid.

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

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share support structures

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

CarrotsLoosens soil around pepper roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

ChivesRepels aphids and may improve pepper growth and flavor

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to peppers and causes stunted growth

FennelInhibits growth of peppers through allelopathic compounds

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper development

Apricot TreeCan harbor verticillium wilt which easily spreads to pepper plants

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 Hot Pepper 'NuMex Big Jim'?

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