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Big Jim Chili Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Big Jim Chili is an Anaheim type known for long pods, 7 to 9 inches by 2 inches, with relatively mild heat.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Big Jim Chili this page70–80 days——
Alma Paprika70–80 days——
Ancho Magnifico70 days——
Bananarama70 days——
Big Bertha70–73 days——
Big Chili II70–90 days——
Big Red70 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.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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