Chilli 'Jalapeno'
Chilli 'Jalapeno' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Jalapeno' chillies taper to a blunt end, are 7.5 cm long and 3 cm in diameter. The fruit are glossy deep green in colour, turning bright red when ripe. The plants are sturdy and productive over a long period and begin cropping early. Plants also grow well in containers. It is a good choice for salsa and dishes where a milder chilli is preferred.
Days to harvest: 65 days for green fruit; 85 days for red.
Scoville heat scale 5,000 units.
Product: Chilli 'Jalapeno'
Product type: SEED (20)
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Jalapeno' chillies taper to a blunt end, are 7.5 cm long and 3 cm in diameter. The fruit are glossy deep green in colour, turning bright red when ripe. The plants are sturdy and productive over a long period and begin cropping early. Plants also grow well in containers. It is a good choice for salsa and dishes where a milder chilli is preferred. Scoville heat scale: 5000 units.
Plant type: Warm season, frost tender annual
Plant height: 90 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 23 - 30°C soil temp.
Temperate: Early spring - inside with extra heat; outside after frost danger has passed
Subtropical: Spring
Tropical: All year but avoid January - February
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Depth: 6 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Into seedling pots, transplant when soil is warm
Soil type: Fertile well-drained soil pH 5 - 6
Details: Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers as these will promote leaf growth at the expense of fruit; keep moisture constant
Harvest: 65 days for green fruit; 85 days for red
Suitable for hot and humid: Suitable for hot and humid growing conditions
20 seeds per packet
Capsicum annuum
Warm season, frost tender annual
Chilli 'Jalapeno'
Jalapeno' chillies taper to a blunt end, are 7.5 cm long and 3 cm in diameter. The fruit are glossy deep green in colour, turning bright red when ripe. The plants are sturdy and productive over a long period and begin cropping early. Plants also grow well in containers. It is a good choice for salsa and dishes where a milder chilli is preferred.
Days to harvest: 65 days for green fruit; 85 days for red.
Scoville heat scale 5,000 units.