70 DAYS
Capsicum annuum
A classic and versatile hot pepper with the perfect balance of heat and flavour! Jalapeños produce pungent, thick-walled, juicy dark green fruit about 3 in. long and 1 in. wide, each with a blunt, traditional jalapeño shape. They are excellent fresh, perfect for poppers, and a staple for adding heat to salsas, sauces, and marinades.
Size: Mature plants reach approximately 24 to 36 in. tall, producing fruit that measures 3 in. long and 1 in. wide.
Yield: A dependable and productive pepper variety, perfect for continuous harvest throughout the season.
Taste: Mild to moderate heat with a rich, vibrant flavour, excellent for fresh eating or cooking.
How to use: Best used fresh in salsas and sauces, or pickled for added flavour. Allow them to ripen red for drying to create chipotle peppers, prized for their deep, smoky flavour.
Planting tips: Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Cover seeds with 1/4 in. of soil. Maintain a soil temperature of 22°C for optimal germination within 10 to 14 days. Once seedlings reach 5 in., transplant to peat pots. Ensure they receive 14 to 16 hours of light daily and maintain a growing temperature of 17°C until ready for transplant.
Harvest tips: Harvest green for early use, or allow peppers to ripen red for added sweetness and complexity; feel free to dry them for chipotle production.
Pelleted seed.
