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Growing NuMex 64 Peppers in the Vegetable Garden

Start growing your peppers by prepping your seed starting trays. You should plant the seeds about 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost date. Plant the seeds in either a well-draining soil or in a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair. The pH of the soil should be about 6.5. The seeds should be planted about 0.25 inches deep. Make sure the soil stays moist, but don’t overwater your seeds. You can stick your pinky into the soil to see if it is dry below the surface. If it is, then give your plants a little water, but make sure you don’t overwater them. Keep your peppers in a warm spot, ideally between 80-90 F, and if it's a bit chilly, a grow light can be a great help for helping your seeds germinate. Once the plants are about 6-8 inches tall, you can start the process to harden them off by moving them to a cooler area, around 70 F, to prepare them for being outside! Choose a nice sunny location in your garden or in pots for your plants. Plant the rows about 2-3 feet apart, and plant individual plants about 12-18 inches apart. Dig a hole and make sure the roots are covered completely!

Keep a close eye on your peppers throughout the growing process to make sure they are healthy and growing correctly! You should be watering them consistently. The soil should be moist beneath the surface, but make sure not to overwater them. You can stick your finger in the soil to see how the moisture levels are beneath the surface. You can sprinkle some mulch around the base of the plant to hold the moisture in and suppress any weeds. Make sure to support the plants with stakes or trellises, which will help them grow upright and will support the plant as they grow fruit. You can also try companion planting - plant some marigolds and basil alongside your peppers to attract pollinators and keep the pests at bay. To help your plants grow, you can try giving them fertilizer full of phosphorus and calcium. Be sure to follow the instructions on your fertilizer and not over-fertilize them. Keep an eye out for pests or diseases and make sure to address them immediately if you see signs.

Harvesting Nu Mex College 64 Peppers

You'll know your peppers are ready for harvest when they are about 5 inches long. They will be a bright red. Because this is a hot variety, these peppers can be harvested prematurely or when they are fully ripe. They can grow up to 1 to 1.5 inches wide and will have a glossy sheen. When you’re harvesting, use a pair of scissors or a knife to cut the peppers off the plant, leaving a small stem. Make sure you’re gentle and don’t damage the plant. You should always wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after harvesting hot peppers.

About Nu Mex College 64 Pepper Garden Seeds

NuMex College 64L is originally from New Mexico (having been bred and modified by New Mexico State University specifically, like all NuMex varieties).

NuMex College 64L pepper seeds produce fruits that are mildly hot with good flavor. They have medium heat, between 1,000 and 2,500 Scoville Heat Units.

These peppers grow well in raised beds, greenhouses, or garden plots.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"NuMex College 64L peppers are often used for chili powder, by drying and then grinding the peppers."

- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer

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Nu Mex College 64 Pepper Seeds Per Package:

• 250 mg packet - Approximately 45 Seeds
• 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,250 Seeds
• 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 5,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 20,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 80,000 Seeds

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