{"product_id":"big-jim-capsicum-annuum-2l-pot","title":"Big Jim (Capsicum annuum) 2L Pot","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Jim is a New Mexican chilli variety developed for its long, broad fruit and mild to medium heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe peppers are normally harvested green for roasting, grilling and stuffing but can also be left on the plant to ripen to red. Under suitable growing conditions, individual fruit can become considerably longer than most commonly grown chilli varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Jim has a relatively mild flavour compared with many hot chillies, although heat can vary noticeably between individual plants and fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the UK, Big Jim grows best in a greenhouse or polytunnel, where it can receive the warmth required to develop its large fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capsicum annuum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Big Jim Chilli, NuMex Big Jim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solanaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bushy annual or short-lived tender perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 60–90 cm under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green, pointed leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long green peppers ripening to red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical fruit length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often approximately 15–25 cm under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mild to medium and naturally variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greenhouses, polytunnels, patios and large containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tender and not frost hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow your Big Jim plant in fertile, well-draining compost in a warm and sunny position. Move it into a larger and relatively stable container to support the weight of the developing peppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the compost evenly moist during active growth, flowering and fruit development. Avoid repeated drying and waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during early growth. Change to a high-potassium tomato feed once flowers or young fruit appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe branches may require support once several large peppers begin to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants grown outside should only be placed outdoors once the risk of frost has passed. A sheltered, south-facing position will give the best chance of producing mature fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Jim is usually grown as an annual in the UK but may sometimes be overwintered in a bright, frost-free position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Jim can produce large green fruit in the UK when provided with sufficient warmth and sunlight. Greenhouse or polytunnel cultivation provides the most reliable results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit can be harvested while green or left on the plant to ripen red. The final size and heat will vary according to growing conditions and the individual plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive one healthy Big Jim Chilli plant growing in a 2-litre pot. Plants are typically dispatched at approximately 20–30 cm tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants may be supplied before flowering or fruiting. Size and development will vary depending on the time of year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heat of Big Jim peppers is naturally variable and individual fruit may be hotter than expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear gloves when cutting or preparing ripe chillies. Avoid touching your eyes or face and wash your hands thoroughly after handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"20-30cm","offer_id":56352036749652,"sku":"CHIBIGJI","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6354\/3380\/files\/bigjim.jpg?v=1783902954","url":"https:\/\/tropicalplantnursery.co.uk\/products\/big-jim-capsicum-annuum-2l-pot","provider":"Tropical Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}