-
Non-GMO Organic Jalapeno Pepper seeds
-
These are fresh seeds from this summer's harvest, secured from dry matured Chillies at our garden in the Chicago suburbs
-
Once you grow these, their spice level vary based on when you harvest the green chilies. The dark greens are very spicy, while the light greens as less.
-
Scoville heat units: 3,500 to 8,000
-
This Mexican pepper is typically harvested from the plant while still green.
-
If allowed to ripen more, they will turn red and take on a slightly fruity flavor.
-
Jalapenos are a tasty ingredient commonly used to in salsa and sauces.
-
When dried, a jalapeño is called a chipotle.
-
Jalapeno pepper plants will grow to approximately 24” tall and produce 3” dark green to bright red peppers.
-
It's one of the best Jalapeno pepper seeds for an early harvest, with plants maturing in just 65 days.
-
Growing Jalapeno peppers is fairly easy because the plants are pretty forgiving.
-
Plant Height: Can grow up to 25” Tall
-
Planting Season: Spring
-
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
-
Planting Method: Indoor
-
Jalapenos start off a bit slow, so it is helpful to start to grow your plants indoors a few weeks
SOWING
-
Sow seeds indoors six to eight weeks or more before the last frost date for your area.
-
Seed germination can take two to three weeks.
-
Sow seeds ¼” deep and cover with light seed starting soil.
-
Tip: Use a heated germination mat to reduce germination time and increase germination rate.
PLANTING
-
Begin to harden off seedlings about 10 days before transplanting outdoors.
-
Once nighttime temperatures reach at least 60°F (15°C), transplant seedlings outdoors, spacing them 14” to 24” apart.
-
Water deeply at the time of planting.
HARVESTING
-
Jalapeno peppers can be picked as soon as they are deep green and about 3” long.
-
Jalapenos are most crisp when they are green, but they are also very mild.
-
While ripening, jalapenos go from green to dark green and then start turning red.
-
When fully mature they are red and have a sweet/hot flavor