Overview of the Red Chile Breeding Program at NMSU

Transplants

• When to start
  
  
  • 4 - 6 weeks before first frost free day
  
  
  • Start in clean potting soil or peat pots
  
  
  • Start by warm, sunny window
  
  
  
  


• Sterilize soil
  
  
  • Prevents damping off
  
  
  • Oven or pressure cooker (160oF), or use
    commercial potting mix