Joe E. Parker Pepper Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

Scoville) and thick walls that roast and peel like a dream—an ideal Hatch-style green chile for the home garden. Who it's for Great for gardeners who want a reliable, high-yield green chile with consistent pods for roasting and freezing. How & when to plant Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep in warm soil at 75–85°F; germination takes 10–21 days. Transplant after nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 4–11 with a warm season. Harvest Pods reach full size in about 75–80 days for green chile and roughly 100 days for red-ripe. Pick green for roasting and peeling, or let them redden for a sweeter flavor. Harvest with scissors to avoid breaking branches. Benefits & uses Joe E. Parker is a top choice for roasting and peeling into green chile, freezing for year-round use, and making chiles rellenos. Its thick, meaty walls hold up well to fire-roasting. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Joe E Parker Pepper From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.