Bold flavor with just the right kick!
Jalapeños are the life of the garden party, spicy enough to wake up your taste buds, but mild enough to enjoy in just about everything. These classic green chilies are perfect for salsas, poppers, and pickling, and they’re one of the most rewarding peppers to grow. Whether you like them fresh, roasted, or stuffed with cheese, jalapeños bring the heat and the flavor.
Variety: Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Growth Habit: Warm-season annual
Height: 24–30 inches
Flavor Profile: Medium heat with a fresh, grassy taste
Color: Green turning to red
Planting Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: 70–80 days to mature fruits
Uses: Great for salsas, pickling, grilling, stuffing, and snacking
Fun Fact: Named after Xalapa, Mexico, jalapeños are one of the most widely used hot peppers in the world!
Jalapeños are a kitchen essential. Slice them into fresh salsa, stuff them with cream cheese for poppers, or pickle them for a tangy topping on nachos and tacos. Their medium heat and crisp texture make them incredibly versatile, spicy enough to satisfy, but not too hot to handle. A must-grow for any spicy food fan!
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun and fertile, well-drained soil are ideal.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Transplant seedlings 18 inches apart once the soil warms.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep the soil evenly moist, don’t let it dry out.
🌿 Support and Maintain: Stake plants if needed to support heavy fruit loads.
✂️ Harvest: Pick when green for classic jalapeño flavor or let ripen to red for a sweeter, slightly hotter taste.
