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Big Jim Legacy has thick flesh, mild heat, and an incredible New Mexican chili flavor. This large 8” pepper is a favorite for stuffed chile rellenos and roasting. The pods peel easily and have thick flesh with the perfect amount of heat and flavor. When dried red, Legacy can be used to make a delicious red enchilada sauce.
SHU: 2,000-4,000
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 1,000-2,999 SHU, 3,000-4,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Long, Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Large (more than 6in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Frying, Pickling, Roasting, Stuffing |
| Seeds Per Pack | 20 |
