Jalapeño Hot Pepper

Type: Open-pollinated
Packet size: 20 seeds

Capsicum annuum. Jalapeño Hot Pepper is a popular, productive pepper variety producing thick-walled green peppers with medium heat and classic jalapeño flavor. Peppers can be harvested green or allowed to fully ripen to red for a slightly sweeter flavor.

These versatile hot peppers are excellent for fresh eating, homemade salsa, pickling, nachos, sauces, and cooking. Compact, productive plants grow well in traditional gardens, raised beds, and containers.

🌱 Growing Information

How to Grow Jalapeño Hot Pepper from Seed

Planting Depth: ¼ inch
Seed Spacing: 12–18 inches
Row Spacing: 24–36 inches
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Harvest: 70–85 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
Start Jalapeño pepper seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Pepper seeds germinate best in warm soil. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently warm.

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight and consistent moisture. Harvest Jalapeño peppers when they reach full size and are still green, or leave them on the plant to mature to red for a slightly sweeter flavor.

🌱 Great for containers, patios, raised beds, and small-space gardens.
Container Size: Use a container at least 10–12 inches deep, with good drainage.