- USDA hardiness zones:
- -
- Days to maturity:
- 70 - 70
Alabama heirloom. Plants bear fat, red pods
- Dry to medium
- Seedlings need consistent water
Seeds should be sown directly into the garden a week to two weeks after last frost in your region, when the soil has warmed up. Cool soil will slow germination, soaking seeds overnight will help speed it up. Seeds are sown 1 inch (2 cm) deep in hills 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm) apart. Thin to 1 plant per hill when plants are about 3 inches (7 cm) tall. Seed pods should be harvested when they are still immature so they are tender " around 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) long for most varieties. Do not allow the pods to get too large as they will become woody and unpalatable. Pruning shears should be used to remove pods so as to not damage the plants which will continue to bear until they are destroyed by frost. If they are tough to cut then they will be too tough to eat. Care should be taken handling the plants as they have irritating hairs on the leaves and stems.
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