Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Big Jim Chili is an Anaheim type known for long pods, 7 to 9 inches by 2 inches, with relatively mild heat. The size makes it a favorite for roasting and stuffing as chiles rellenos.
Big Jim Chili traits
- Anaheim type with mild heat
- Very long pods 7 to 9 inches by 2 inches
- Green roasting chile
Good for
- Chiles rellenos
- Roasting
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Jim Chili this page | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Alma Paprika | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Ancho Magnifico | 70 days | — | — |
| Bananarama | 70 days | — | — |
| Big Bertha | 70–73 days | — | — |
| Big Chili II | 70–90 days | — | — |
| Big Red | 70 days | — | — |
Big Jim Chili FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Big Jim Chili?
Big Jim Chili is an Anaheim type known for long pods, 7 to 9 inches by 2 inches, with relatively mild heat. The size makes it a favorite for roasting and stuffing as chiles rellenos.
How many days to maturity is Big Jim Chili?
Big Jim Chili is listed at 70–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.
How does Big Jim Chili compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Big Jim Chili: 70–80 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alma Paprika (70–80 days), Ancho Magnifico (70 days), Bananarama (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Big Jim Chili good for?
Big Jim Chili is grown for chiles rellenos, roasting.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
- Types of Hot Chili Pepper: Telling the Groups Apart in the Garden
- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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