Chilli Pepper Big Jim is the largest New Mexican type producing pods of up to 30cm long and 6cm wide, which mature from green to red. Medium to hot variety.

Chilli seeds are sown early in the year, and grown in a poly-tunnel, greenhouse or sunny windowsill. Germinatation takes 10-14 days but can take longer a week or two longer if the gods are not with you! Use a soil based seedand potting-on compost. Good drainage is essential. Warmth is the key to good germination, ideally over 25°, but will germinate above 21°.

Ideally sow February through March (can be sown later). Can be treated as a perennial.

WHERE TO SOW:  

In a small pot, sow several seeds in 5mm drills. When most of the seeds have germinated transfer into a individual larger pots. Once the plant as 5 true leaves either plant in the groud (Poly-tunnel) or in its own 20cm pot. Be careful not to allow temperatures above 35° and try not to let the plant get too dry (avoids blossom-drop and pod-drop.).

1 Packet Contains 15 Seeds