15 April 2010

Square Foot Garden Planning - Peppers

Pepper (Jalapeno Chili)
Brand: NK Lawn & Garden
Purchased from: Meijer ($1.19)
Plant Spacing: Row: 2 ft, Plant: 18 in
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Days to germination: 10-12
Essential in southwestern cooking. Each 3-inch, dark green, meaty pepper is packed with fiery-hot flavor. Peppers turn red at maturity. Harvest in 70-75 days. Growing Tips: For early harvest, start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before planting outdoors. Grow in a sunny window. Transplant outdoors when seedlings have 5-6 leaves. Performs best planted in full sun. In mild climates, seed directly in the garden. Keep fruits picked to encourage production.

The packet indicates that I should plant these in March - May.

Pepper (Hot Mix)
Brand: Burpee
Purchased from: Home Depot ($1.19)
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Thin to: 18-24"
Maturity: 75-80 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Equal amounts of: Anaheim TMR 23, Ancho, Long Slim Red Cayenne, Jalapeno M and hungarian Wax. Use fresh or dried. Start indoors ina warm, well-lighted area about 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Sow seed 1/4" deep into individual containers filled with seed-starting formula. Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days at 75-80 degrees F. Before transplanting, move to a sheltered area outside for a week.

These will be planted directly into my garden. I think this brand, Burpee, always says to start indoors.

Bell Pepper (Color Mix)
Brand: Livingston Seed Company
Purchased from: Meijer ($1.89)
Type: Annual
Planting Depth: 3/16"
Thin to: 18-24"
Sun/Shade: Sun
Height: 2' - 3'
Days to Germination: 6-10 Days
Direct Sow: After Danger of Frost
Start Indoors: 4-6 Weeks before Last Frost
Maturity: 75-80 Days
Bright, crunchy, spicy sweet peppers. Abundant harvests of three to four lobed fruits ready to add color and tasty flavor. Perfect fresh from the garden, grilled, sauteed, or roasted. Garden Tip: Bell Pepper Color mix can be added to your container garden.
I cannot wait to put these peppers in my chili! Summer's not really chili season but who cares! I think I'll also have to find a good salsa recipe.