Once seedlings develop 2-3 true leaves, transplant into larger containers (2x2” or 3x3”). After germination (1-2 weeks), thin seedlings to one per cell. To start seed indoors, sow 2-3 seeds 1⁄4” deep, in 1x1” cells and provide constant moisture and a soil temperature of 26-29 degrees C. Seed should be started indoors in March or 8 weeks prior to transplanting. PACKET: 25 seeds.Peppers require a long, warm growing season. 14,520 plants), 12" between plants in rows 36" apart. 19 plants/ Pkt., 750 plants/1,000 seeds, 19,360 seeds per acre of transplants (avg.
MAD HATTER PEPPER FULL SIZE
DAYS TO MATURITY: Approximate days from transplanting outdoors to first pickings of full size fruit. Wash and hold at 45☏ (7☌) and 95% relative humidity. HARVEST AND STORAGE: Pick the first peppers promptly when they reach full size to encourage further fruit set. NOTE: A disease-free test result does not guarantee a seed lot to be disease-free, only that in the sample tested, the pathogen targeted was not found. All Johnny's pepper seed lots are tested for bacterial spot. BACTERIAL SPOT NOTICE: Bacterial spot can be seedborne. Big bushy plants with few peppers can be caused by an excess of nitrogen, hot or cold temperature extremes during the flowering period, tarnished plant bug injury, and choice of late, poorly-adapted varieties. Prevent blossom end rot with adequate soil calcium and regular moisture. Sunscald is caused by an inadequate foliage canopy. DISEASES AND PROBLEMS: To prevent bacterial spot and Phytophthora, drip irrigate only, plant only in well-drained soils, minimize soil compaction, and follow a 4-year crop rotation. Control tarnished plant bugs, aphids, and flea beetles with pyrethrin. INSECT PESTS: Control climbing cutworms with Bacillus thuringiensis, or with paper cylinder collars. Remove row covers in sunny weather above 85☏ (29☌) to prevent blossom drop and heat damage. ROW COVERS: Cold weather is buffered and earliness increased by using black plastic mulch, especially in combination with lightweight fabric row covers supported by wire hoops. Water-in transplants using a high phosphorus solution. Space pepper plants 12-18" apart in rows 24-36" apart, or 2 rows on poly/paper mulch, 18" between plants. Ideal seedlings have buds, but no open flowers. TRANSPLANTING: Transplant out after frost when the soil is warm and weather is settled. If this technique is used, peppers should be seeded 1-2 weeks earlier than usual. After 4 weeks adjust temperature to 70☏ (21☌) day and night. When the third true leaf appears, grow the plants at a minimum night temperature of 53-55☏ (12-13☌) for 4 weeks.
COLD TREATMENT: Exposing the seedlings to controlled cold treatments can increase the number of flowers and fruits.
When the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into 2" cell-type containers or 4" pots. Pepper seeds germinate very slowly in cooler soil. If possible, maintain soil temperatures at 80-90☏ (27-32☌). GROWING SEEDLINGS: Sow seed in 20-row or shallow flats, 4 seeds/in., 1/4" deep, in late March or about 8 weeks prior to transplanting. Abundant phosphorus and calcium is needed for the best results. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Capsicum annuum CULTURE: Peppers thrive in well-drained, fertile soils with a pH of 6.5.
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