landscaping

Pepper - Chile - NuMex Joe E Parker

$1.59

The Pepper Chile NuMex Joe E Parker, 'Capsicum annuum', is an 8 inch long, thick walled, mildly hot Anaheim type pepper that is excellent for stuffing or roasting. The NuMex Joe E Parker is an improved version of 'New Mexico". It has thicker walls, more flesh and the peppers are longer. This Anaheim type pepper is excellent chopped for a variety of dishes and is commonly used in New Mexico to make the dried pepper wreaths. The Joe E Parker is a very mild hot pepper with an excellent flavor. A uturenique feature of this pepper is it's incredible production after the initial harvest. These peppers turn red quickly after they are green. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Harvest when peppers begin to turn green to red. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately. ... more

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