Pepper Seeds - Jim Legacy

Jim Legacy pepper seeds grow into strong, upright plants with a well branched structure suited to warm growing conditions. This pepper type is adapted to long growing seasons and performs best where temperatures remain consistently warm. Plants grow well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers when provided with full sun, well drained soil, and regular moisture. Seeds are typically started indoors and transplanted outdoors after frost risk has passed, making them suitable for home gardens in many regions.

Features

• Upright, branching plant growth habit

• Adapted to warm and extended growing seasons

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Requires consistent sunlight and warmth

• Reliable growth under full sun conditions

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum chinense

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Jim Legacy

• Growth habit: Upright, branching annual plant

• USDA hardiness zones: 9 to 11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Planting season: Spring

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 3 to 6: February to March indoors

  • Zones 7 to 8: January to February indoors

  • Zones 9 to 11: December to January indoors or direct sow after frost

• Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days; soil temperatures between 75 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well drained soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Regular watering; soil kept evenly moist but not saturated

• Mature plant size: 36 to 48 inches in height, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches between plants