{"product_id":"hot-pepper-big-jim-seeds","title":"Hot Pepper Big Jim Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Big Jim' is a legendary New Mexico chile (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) famous for producing some of the longest pods in the pepper world—often 10 to 12 inches. These Big Jim pepper seeds grow into heavy-yielding plants loaded with mild-to-medium heat pods (about 500–2,000 Scoville), perfect for roasting, stuffing, and classic Hatch-style green chile. Meaty walls and rich, smoky-sweet flavor make it a Southwest kitchen staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for gardeners who love New Mexico and Hatch-style green chile and want big, roastable pods with gentle, family-friendly heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Sow 1\/4 inch deep and keep soil warm at 75–85°F; germination takes 10–21 days. Transplant outdoors once nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Peppers grow as annuals in most regions and are best in USDA zones 4–11 with a long, warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods reach full size in about 75–80 days for green chile and roughly 100 days for red-ripe. Pick green for roasting and peeling, or leave on the plant to redden for a sweeter, hotter flavor. Cut pods with scissors to avoid breaking branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig Jim is the go-to pepper for roasting and peeling into green chile, chiles rellenos, sauces, and stews. Its length and thick flesh also make it excellent for stuffing and freezing after roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is Big Jim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's mild to medium—roughly 500–2,000 Scoville, similar to a mild Anaheim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I pick for green chile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest at full size while still green, around 75–80 days from transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow Big Jim in a container?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, use a 5-gallon or larger pot in full sun and support the tall, pod-heavy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/big-jim-hot-pepper\"\u003eHow to Grow Big Jim Pepper From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012856111311,"sku":"ORIPHB_07_06","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Hot-Pepper-Big-Jim-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266655349.png?v=1783373008","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/hot-pepper-big-jim-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}