{"product_id":"mild-pepper-joe-e-parker-seeds","title":"Mild Pepper Joe E. Parker Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Joe E. Parker' is an improved New Mexico–type chile (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) prized for its uniform, meaty pods and dependable yields. These Joe E. Parker pepper seeds grow into vigorous plants bearing 6–7 inch pods with mild, well-rounded heat (about 500–1,000 Scoville) and thick walls that roast and peel like a dream—an ideal Hatch-style green chile for the home garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for gardeners who want a reliable, high-yield green chile with consistent pods for roasting and freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Sow 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil at 75–85°F; germination takes 10–21 days. Transplant after nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 4–11 with a 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 let them redden for a sweeter flavor. Harvest with scissors to avoid breaking branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoe E. Parker is a top choice for roasting and peeling into green chile, freezing for year-round use, and making chiles rellenos. Its thick, meaty walls hold up well to fire-roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is Joe E. Parker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild—about 500–1,000 Scoville, easy on most palates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy grow it over other chiles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's an improved New Mexico type valued for uniform, meaty pods and heavy yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I pick for green chile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest at full size while green, around 75–80 days, then roast and peel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012856701135,"sku":"ORIPMJ_07_21","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1R_cc0Uq_THcAdPF6QyDJgFRRDmkBf6Gs_s0.png?v=1782920032","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/mild-pepper-joe-e-parker-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}