Big Jim Chili (Medium-Hot)Open-pollinated 75-80 days. Fleshy tapered pods average 7"-8" long, about 4 oz. at maturity. This variety developed by Dr. Nakayama has held the world's record for longest Chili Pepper grown to 13" (32.5 cm) with superior yield, plants producing 25-40 pods. Culture: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date and transplant into fertile, well-tilled soil 18"-24" (45-60 cm) apart. Harvest: Fruit ripens all at once 75-80 days from transplant. Plants can be pulled and hung upside down for drying. Seed Saving: Keep in mind that peppers will cross-pollinate with other varieties of pepper, so isolation or caging may be necessary to preserve genetic purity. Allow the pepper to fully mature then cut it open and remove the seeds. Spread out the seeds to dry for about two weeks. Store seeds in a cool, dry place for up to two years. Notes:
California Wonder PepperThe California Wonder pepper is a popular home garden vegetable with a mild, sweet flavor! It develops shiny dark green bells about 4 inches in size, which turn red when fully ripe. Ripens within 75 days, and the plant grows to 24 inches in height. The California Wonder pepper is the standard for sweet peppers. Many gardeners have used these seeds to develop new and superior garden peppers due to their size and yield. California Wonder pepper can be found in almost every grocery store and restaurant in America due to its widespread use in the commercial food market. Culture: Plant Sweet California Wonder Bell Pepper seeds indoors in peat pots about 8 weeks before the last expected spring frost. Sow them 1/4″deep and in a soil temperature of 80-85 degrees F until germination. Be sure to give the plant 12-16 hours of sunlight a day. When the outside temperature reaches 60-65 degrees F during the day and at least 50 degrees F at night, transplant the seedlings 12-16″ apart. You can avoid shock by exposing plants to outdoor temperatures for several hours a day before replanting. Pepper also grows well in containers or raised beds. Harvest: As you know, the longer the pepper ripens on the vine, the sharper it is. Harvesting is becoming a personal preference. The plant continues to bear fruit if the pepper is harvested in the green stage, and the mature pepper signals the plant to stop production. Always use a knife or scissors to cut the crop to avoid damaging the fragile stems. Seed Saving: Keep in mind that peppers will cross-pollinate with other varieties of pepper, so isolation or caging may be necessary to preserve genetic purity. Allow the pepper to fully mature then cut it open and remove the pepper seeds for planting. Spread out the seeds to dry for about two weeks. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place for up to two years. Notes:
Cayenne PepperVery sharp, thin-walled, curled, pointed fruit, 6 inches long. Young, dark green peppers turn bright red after about 70 days when they reach maturity. Even at 1 inch in length, these peppers have a pungent taste. Cayenne pepper was found growing on a bush near the city of Cayenne in French Guiana, South America. Records show that this pepper was discovered by Christopher Columbus during his travels and brought back to Europe, where it immediately established itself in European cuisine. Culture: Start seeds first indoors in peat pots about eight weeks before the last expected spring frost. Sow them 1/4″ deep and in a soil temperature of 80-85 degrees F until germination. Sunlight should be on for 12-16 hours a day. Transplant the seedlings 12-16 inches apart at an outdoor temperature of 60-65 degrees F during the day and at least 50 degrees F at night. To prevent shock, you can expose the plants to the weather for several hours a day before replanting. Pepper also grows well in containers or raised beds. Harvest: As you know, the longer the pepper ripens on the vine, the sharper it is. Harvesting is becoming a personal preference. The plant continues to bear fruit if the pepper is harvested in the green stage, and the mature pepper signals the plant to stop production. Always use a knife or scissors to cut the crop to avoid damaging the fragile stems. Cayenne peppers are known for their versatility and can be eaten fresh, canned, or dried. Seed Saving: Keep in mind that peppers will cross-pollinate with other varieties of pepper, so isolation or caging may be necessary to preserve genetic purity. Allow the pepper to fully mature then cut it open and remove the seeds. Spread out the seeds to dry for about two weeks. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place for up to two years. Notes:
Keystone Resistant GiantLarge fancy quality, sweet bell type. 4"-5" (10-12.5 cm) x 3.75 (9.5), mostly four-lobe fruits, thick dark green to red flesh. Vigorous upright plants 28"-30" (70-75 cm) with thick stems ensure continuous harvest - excellent yields. Mosaic resistance.
Culture: Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant into warmed soil in full sun. Harvest: 76-80 days from transplant date. Harvest regularly for a continuous crop. Nutrition: Excellent source of vitamins A and C Seed Saving: Keep in mind that peppers will cross-pollinate with other varieties of pepper, so isolation or caging may be necessary to preserve genetic purity. Allow the pepper to fully mature then cut it open and remove the pepper seeds for planting. Spread out the seeds to dry for about two weeks. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place for up to two years. Notes:
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The FDL Seed Library is a collection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds that you can borrow to plant and grow at home. By saving seeds as a community we help create local seed stocks that are better acclimated to our climate and which support an abundant and genetically diverse landscape.
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