Jalapeño Pepper
Jalapeño Pepper is a classic, medium-heat chili known for its versatility, rich flavor, and dependable productivity. Perfect for fresh use, pickling, or adding spice to your favorite recipes, it’s a must-have for any garden.
Type: Open-Pollinated Hot Pepper
Days to Maturity: 70–80 days
Growth Habit: Bushy plants; 18–24 inches tall
Plant Details:
Plants produce abundant 3–4 inch thick-walled peppers that mature from green to bright red if left to fully ripen. Vigorous and reliable, Jalapeño peppers perform well in warm, sunny conditions with consistent moisture.
Flavor & Use:
Medium heat with a rich, bright flavor. Ideal for salsas, stuffing, pickling, grilling, or adding fresh spice to dishes.
Growing Tips:
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly after soil temperatures reach at least 65°F. Transplant seedlings 18–24 inches apart in full sun with well-drained soil. Harvest green for classic flavor and moderate heat, or red for a slightly sweeter, more intense spice.
A productive, easy-to-grow pepper variety delivering consistent heat and flavorful peppers all season long.