Jalapeno Chili Pepper Seeds

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Jalapeno Chili Pepper Seeds

Jalapeno Peppers are a very popular pepper with excellent flavor. These peppers get their name from the town Xalapa (also spelled Jalapa) in Mexico where they were traditionally produced. Today, 160 square kilometers are dedicated to Jalapeno Pepper cultivation in Mexico and 22 square kilometers in The United States.

Throughout Mexico, Jalaleno Peppers are known by different names such as huachinango and chili gordo.

A single Jalapeno plant will generally produce 25 to 35 pods. During a growing season each plant will be picked multiple times. Peppers are usually picked when they are still green and they will gradually ripen to red. The peppers can be eaten green or red.

The excellent flavor of these peppers makes them one of the best known and most widely used. Jalapeno's are great on nachos, pizzas, fresh or pickled.

The heat level of Jalapeno Peppers varies from mild to hot depending on how the peppers are cultivated and prepared.

Additional Seed Details

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Cultivar:Jalapeno
Category: Herbs, Annual
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Height:24-36 in (60-90 cm), 36-48 in (90-120 cm)
Spacing: 18-24 in (45-60 cm), 24-36 in (60-90 cm)
Germination Time: days
Days to Maturity: 55-80 days
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Heat (Pungency): Mod (1,000 to 5,000 Scoville Units), Hot (5,000 to 30,000 Scoville Units)
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time:
Fruit Shape:Tapered, Oblong
Fruit Size: Small (under 2"length) to Med (4" to 6" length)
Fruit Color: Green turning to Red
Soil Requirements: Over 9.1 (very alkaline)
Propagation Methods: From seed, sow indoors before last frost or direct sow outdoors after last frost.
Other Details: Average water needs, water regularly, do not over-water.