Big Jim Heirloom Pepper

Grow impressively large yet mild peppers with our Big Jim Heirloom Non-Treated Seeds! This record-holding variety produces peppers up to a foot long with a delicious, slightly sweet flavour and a gentle warmth (500-3,000 SHU). Perfect for stuffing, grilling, and roasting, Big Jim is a favourite for classic dishes like chiles rellenos. Chosen by Michael a Canadian horticulturist for their reliability and suitability for our gardens, these heirloom, non-GMO seeds ensure a plentiful harvest. These peppers are hot but not as hot as Jalapenos, if you let them ripen to a red then they will be hotter.

Peppers Features:

• Heirloom & Non-GMO: True-to-type flavour and untreated for pure gardening.
• Giant Peppers: Grow impressive pods, often 7-12 inches long!
• Mild to Medium Heat: Enjoyable warmth, milder than a jalapeño.
• Excellent Flavour: Sweet, classic New Mexican green chile taste.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for stuffing, grilling, roasting, and more.
• Great for Canadian Gardens: Reliable growth in a warm garden spot or greenhouse.

Why Choose Matches Seeds?

At Matches Seeds, quality and expertise matter. As a horticulturist with years of experience, I've chosen these Big Jim Heirloom Pepper seeds to provide gardeners with dependable, non-GMO options for a successful growing season. Trust our knowledge for your best garden yet.

Growing Information:

• Start Indoors: 8-12 weeks before last frost. Sow ¼ inch deep.
• Warmth & Light: Maintain warm soil (70-95°F) for germination (7-10 days). Provide ample light.
• Harden & Transplant: Acclimate seedlings and transplant outdoors after frost risk passes, spacing 14-18 inches apart in full sun.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist.
• Support: May need staking for large peppers.
• Harvest: 70-90 days from sowing, when green or slightly red.

Harvesting & Uses (Quick Ideas):

Perfect for stuffing (chiles rellenos!), grilling for smoky flavour, roasting for sweetness, adding to stews, or making mild and flavourful salsa.

Here is my favorite video on Youtube about this variety. Big Jim Peppers Video

Grow impressively sized and delicious peppers with Big Jim Heirloom Non treated seeds from Matches Seeds. Add to your cart now!