Pepper Joe Parker DescriptionBotanical Name: frutescens longum A Southwestern-style traditional Anaheim chili pepper. Usually harvested green and used for stuffing, grilling, roasting, or processing. Peppers average 8" long and have a thick, crisp flesh with mild heat and excellent flavor. Quickly changes from green to red. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: Herbs & VegetablesName: Pepper Joe ParkerPlant Type: Pepper Mature Size: 2'Water: ModerateExposure:: Full sunSpacing: 1'Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: April to October CommentsComments: Plant outside after last frost or April 15th. Space 1 ½ to 1’ apart. Dig hole 2-3 times larger than root ball. Mix in ¼ to 1/3 compost, backfill, press lightly and water deeply. After a few weeks, before blossoms appear, give the plant ¼ to ½ cup organic vegetable fertilizer. Water deeply and thoroughly and do not allow to dry completely. Too little water will cause “dog - tail” or curled misshapen peppers. To harvest snip the stems with scissors or clippers