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

NuMex Heritage Big Jim is a New Mexico State University release of the long green chile type.

Key facts

Days to maturity
85 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

NuMex Heritage Big Jim is a New Mexico State University release of the long green chile type. The pods reach 12 inches long and about 2.75 inches wide, mildly hot, turning from green to red at maturity. Plants have green stems and leaves with white flowers. Around 85 days to maturity.

NuMex Heritage Big Jim traits

  • Developed by New Mexico State University
  • Pods up to 12 in long, 2.75 in wide
  • Mild heat, green ripening to red
  • About 85 days

Good for

  • Roasting and peeling
  • Chile rellenos
  • Drying red

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
NuMex Heritage Big Jim this page85 days——
Amish Pimiento85 days——
Bellingrath Gardens Purple85 days——
Calrose85 days——
Chervena Chushka85 days——
Hanoi Market Orange85 days——
Hanoi Market Red85 days——

NuMex Heritage Big Jim FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is NuMex Heritage Big Jim?

NuMex Heritage Big Jim is a New Mexico State University release of the long green chile type. The pods reach 12 inches long and about 2.75 inches wide, mildly hot, turning from green to red at maturity.

How many days to maturity is NuMex Heritage Big Jim?

NuMex Heritage Big Jim is listed at 85 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 NuMex Heritage Big Jim compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

NuMex Heritage Big Jim: 85 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Amish Pimiento (85 days), Bellingrath Gardens Purple (85 days), Calrose (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is NuMex Heritage Big Jim good for?

NuMex Heritage Big Jim is grown for roasting and peeling, chile rellenos, drying red.

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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