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How Hot Is That?...Chilli Pepper Heat Guide
Supplied as a packet of approximately 10 seeds.
This Product is Available Now.Reselected and developed by our friends at the Chilli Pepper Institute of New Mexico State University (CPI), this is a modern twist on an old favourite.
Big Jim has been around for some considerable time (since 1975), and the fruits are noted in the Guinness Book Of Records as the largest pods ever grown (13½" long). However, it had been noticed that the flavour and heat of the variety had started to fall off as the trueness to type deteriorated, and so the CPI set about sourcing the original seed, held in liquid nitrogen at the US Department of Agriculture's Seed Storage Lab, and then reselecting from that to get the best size, flavour and heat possible, along with good disease resistance.
The result was a plant that produces pods usually around 7" (17.5 cm) long and 2" (5 cm) in diameter, and sometimes longer (so as big as an Italian sweet long pepper). The fruits start off green and mature to a rich red. The flavour is sublime with a medium heat level; the peppers are fantastic for roasting or smoking and preserving in oil, and the ultimate variety for making chilli rellenos.
Growing to around 2-3 feet (60 - 90 cm) tall with a spread of 18" (45 cm) the plants are heavy croppers, with 30 fruits per plant not being unusual.
How To Sow & Grow Chilli Pepper & Sweet Peppers
Detailed advice on sowing and growing chilli peppers and sweet peppers - both inside and outside.
How To Grow Chillies & Sweet Peppers - Part 1 (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen on the basics of caring for chillies and sweet peppers in the first few months.
How To Grow Chillies & Sweet Peppers - Part 2 (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen on the basics of caring for chillies and sweet peppers as the season progresses.
How To Sow & Transplant Chilli Peppers, Sweet Peppers & Aubergines (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen explaining how to sow and then transplant chilli and sweet peppers. The same technique can also be used for aubergines.
Chilli Jam Recipe
Stephen's recipe for making delicious chilli jam. A very versatile recipe that can be used for making chilli jams of all heats - or even sweet pepper jam.
Chilli Sauce Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for chilli sauce. Experiment with different varieties of chilli peppers to get just the right amount of heat for your tastebuds.
Stir-fried Brussels Sprouts Recipe
A quick and simple recipe for stir-fried Brussels sprouts that also works with cabbage, kale and other brassicas.
Thai Chilli Sauce Recipe
An easy recipe for Thai chilli sauce. Mild, medium, or hot - it depends on the chillies you use.
A Note About Our Seed Packets & Seed Counts
Information on Victoriana's method of packeting seed, including information on the seed packets. Also details on Victoriana's seed guarantee.
Chilli Pepper & Sweet Pepper Heat Guide
A guide to the heat levels of sweet peppers and chilli peppers - from the cool to the volcanic. Also details on how Chilli Pepper heat levels are measured.