Plant peppers in the garden AFTER any chance of frost, which is usually early-mid May.  Planting early stunts the plants so that they never bear properly.  Peppers love the heat, therefore plant them in warmer weather.  Water in transplants with a solution of Fertilome Blooming & Rooting.  Mulch with compost, newspapers, and/or straw right away to retain moisture.

Fruit Color: The first color is when picking is most preferred.  The second color is a mature stage with more intense heat.

The varieties we grow are:

• Anaheim Chili – 8 in. long, tapered fruit, Green to Red, 80 days to maturity
• Bhut Jolokia (Ghost) – One of the hottest peppers, 2.5-3 in. fruit, Red, 160 days to maturity
• Cayenne Long Thin – Very hot, 4-6 in. thin, tapered fruit, Green to Red, 70-75 days
• Dragon Roll (Shi Shito) – Some heat but more mild than Jalapenos, 3-5 in. fruit, Light Green, 67 days to maturity
• Habanero – Very hot, 1-2 in. long fruit, Light Green to Orange, 95-100 days to maturity
• Hungarian Hot Wax – 5 in. long, slender, Bright Yellow to Red, 65-70 days to maturity
• Jalapeno – 3 in. long fruit, Green to Red, 75-80 days to maturity
• Poblano – 4 in. long heart shaped fruit, Green to Red, 80 days to maturity
• Serrano – 1 in. long fruit, Bright Green to Red, 85-90 days to maturity
• Tabasco – Small 2 in. long fruit eaten fresh or dried and then ground into a powder, Light Green to Red, 80 days to maturity