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Grow a legendary Southwestern chili with Big Jim Hatch Chile Pepper, one of the most famous New Mexico–style hot peppers. Big Jim is celebrated for producing some of the largest chile pods in the world, often reaching 8–12 inches long, with a mild to medium heat level and rich, classic chile flavor.
This variety is a staple of Hatch Valley cuisine and is especially prized for roasting, stuffing, grilling, sauces, salsas, drying, and freezing. Plants are vigorous and productive in warm climates, delivering impressive yields of thick-walled peppers that peel easily after roasting. Heat levels are approachable, making Big Jim perfect for cooks who want flavor first with gentle heat.
You will receive:
✔️ 30 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated variety
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful planting
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Big Jim Hatch Chile Pepper
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Plant Type: Annual vegetable
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Plant Height: 24–36 inches
Pepper Length: 8–12 inches
Days to Harvest: 75–85 days (green), 90–100 days (red)
Harvest Season: Summer to early fall
Cold Stratification: Not required
Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, warm climates, roasting chiles, and Southwestern cooking.
Pepper – Hot Hatch Big Jim Chili 30 Seeds | Famous New Mexico Chile | Extra-Large Pods | Mild–Medium Heat
$9.99