BIG JIM NUMEX HATCH PEPPER SEEDS
BIG JIM NUMEX HATCH PEPPER SEEDS
10+ seeds per packet
Mild, sweet, earthy, and slightly smoky. Best for stuffing, roasting, grilling, salsa.
- Heat level
- Mild to medium
- Scoville range
- Approx. 2,500–3,000 SHU
- Species
- Capsicum annuum (New Mexico chile-type)
- Pod size
- Up to 12 inches long
- Plant height
- 24–36 inches
- Flavor
- Mild, sweet, earthy, and slightly smoky
- Best uses
- Stuffing, roasting, grilling, salsa
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Big Jim Pepper Seeds – 10+ Florida Grown Seeds
Go big or go home—Big Jim is the heavyweight champion of the chile world! These massive New Mexico-style peppers can reach up to 12 inches long and are perfect for stuffing, roasting, or grilling. With thick walls and a mild to medium heat, Big Jim brings flavor without overwhelming fire—ideal for chile rellenos and sizzling summer cookouts.
Despite their size, these peppers are sweet and earthy with just the right kick. The plants are sturdy and prolific, thriving in hot climates and producing a generous crop of crowd-pleasing pods all season long.
Growing Information:
- Type: Capsicum annuum (New Mexico chile-type)
- Plant Height: 24–36 inches
- Days to Maturity: ~75–85 days
- Fruit Size: Up to 12 inches long
- Color: Green to red when fully ripe
- Flavor: Mild, sweet, earthy, and slightly smoky
- Heat Level: Mild to medium – ~2,500–3,000 Scoville Heat Units
- Best For: Stuffing, roasting, grilling, salsa
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Support Needed: Optional – helpful for large fruits
Big Jim is a classic for a reason—big on size, bold on flavor, and perfect for anyone who wants a pepper that fills the plate and the garden basket.
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