Chilli Jalapeno Vegetable Seeds

CHILLI ‘Jalapeno’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

• Popular medium-hot chilli variety, known for its thick, fleshy pods and distinctive flavor.
• Produces green peppers that turn red when fully ripe.
• Ideal for fresh use, pickling, or smoking to make chipotle peppers.
• Medium heat level with a Scoville rating of 2,500 to 8,000 SHU.
• Rich in vitamins A, C, and potassium.
• Compact plants grow up to 60 – 90 cm tall, perfect for containers or garden beds.
• Suitable for both warm and temperate climates, with continuous harvests throughout the season.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Annual; perennial in frost-free regions

Sowing Information:

• Sow When:
  • Temperate: August – November (start indoors)
  • Subtropical: August – March
  • Tropical: Year-round
  • Cool: September – December (start indoors)
  • Arid: August – February
• Germination: 10 – 21 days
• Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
• Position: Full sun
• Sow Where: Indoors or directly into garden beds once soil is warm
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7
• Spacing: 30 – 50 cm between plants

Details:

• Water regularly and evenly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Mulch to retain moisture and control weeds.

Harvest:

75 – 90 days after sowing, depending on desired ripeness

Want more help? Check out our The Ultimate Guide to Chilli Varieties for tips on choosing varieties, growing, and harvesting chillies.