Days to Germination: 10-21
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65F to 70F
Days To Harvest: 75 days
Planting Depth: 1/4
Spacing, Row: 18 to 24 inches
Spacing, Plant: 18 to 24 inches
Light: Sunny Location

SOWING:Start Indoors about 8 weeks before last spring frost. Sow seed 1/4" deep in seed starting formula. Or seed can be sown  directly into garden when soil is warm.

GERMINATION:
Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions. Before transfer to garden, accustom plants to outdoor conditions by moving to a sheltered area outside for a week.

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING:Set plants 2 apart in rows 2 to 3 feet apart in a sunny location after danger of frost and cold weather. Set root ball 1/2" below soil level.

HARVEST when fruits have reached full-size, light green or red. Dark red fruits are fully ripened.

SUGGESTIONS:
Keep plants moist during germination. Peppers can not tolerate frost. Feed lightly every 4 weeks.

PEPPER, HOT
NuMex Big Jim
Capsicum annuum

75 days. A very long, hot pepper. This Chile pepper, developed at the New Mexico State University, is the largest of the New Mexican varieties, this type can reach up to a foot long, but averages 7 to 10 inches. A mild, slender, and smooth pepper that grows on a 24 to 36-inch bush. Use green or red for fresh and dried uses. Also can be stuffed and fried. Easy to grow. Grows vigorously. Harvest in 75 days.