Rated at 2,500-5,000 units on the Scoville heat scale (considered medium-hot), Jalapeno peppers get their name from the Mexican city of Xalapa and are a go-to for adding some kick to countless recipes when you want to spice things up. The plants are very easy to grow but take some time to mature, so start your seeds indoors up to two months before you expect the last frost in your area. Jalapenos can also be grown in containers. The plants will reach about 2 feet in height and will remain strong and sturdy despite the weight of their yield. When mature, the peppers will be 2-3 inches long and can be picked while young and green for a milder flavor, or when ripe and red for full hotness. You can also control the heat of your peppers by removing the seeds, since they're the most fiery part. The flesh itself still has some zing, but using it seedless will be a much tamer experience than utilizing the whole pepper. To avoid injuring your plants during picking, carefully cut or snap the peppers off along with a short piece of the stalk.
More Information| SKU | DL013870 |
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| Item Package Size | Packet |
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| Seeds Per Packet | approx. 120 seeds per packet |
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| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
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| How To Grow | Start indoors |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Planting Depth | 1/4 inch |
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| Seed Spacing | 2 inches (seeds); 12-18 inches (transplants) |
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| Row Spacing | 24-30 inches |
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| Space After Thinning | 18-24 inches |
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| Days To Germinate | 14-21 days |
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| Days To Maturity | 65-80 |
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| Growth Rate | Medium |
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| Tolerates | Heat |
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| Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
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| Certifications | Heirloom |
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| Advantages | Good For Containers, Edible |
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| Item Unit Of Measure | Packet |
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| Ships As | Seed |
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| Ships To Canada | Yes |
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