Pepper, Jalapeno Early Seeds

Capsicum annuum

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Pepper, Jalapeno Early Seeds

Capsicum annuum

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Product Information

Early Jalapeno Pepper is famous for Tex-Mex dishes and is often used for pickling.

Early Jalapeno pepper has dark green fruit that grows to a length of three inches and can be left on the bush to mature into a fiery red pepper with medium heat.

The compact and sturdy growth makes it a perfect pepper variety for containers.

This pepper will stand out in your garden, featuring vigorous plants with an excellent yield. You won't have to wait long to enjoy the bold flavor of this famous pepper; it's ready for harvest in a little over two months.

Sku: 0836

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Common Name: Pepper

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

10 - 12 Days

Days to
Maturity:

72 - 75 Days

Best
Container Size:

12"+

Growing Height:

12 - 48"

Water
Needs:

Average (1 - 2 in / week)

Key Features

Characteristics: Attracts Songbirds

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 120

Flavor: Medium heat (3,500 - 5,000 SHU)

Preparation Ideas: Ideal for Tex-Mex dishes but can also be used for pickling.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Pelleted Seed Count: 15 - 40

Fill Weight (grams): 0.25

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance|Rabbit Resistance

Tolerance: Heat Tolerant

Growing Season(s): Summer

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

Instructions

Start Jalapeno Early Pepper seeds indoors 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Transplant when 3" tall. Or, sow pepper seeds directly in the garden in a sunny location after the danger of frost is past. Thin or transplant to 1 plant every 18" when 3" tall. Use a balanced fertilizer when 6" tall to increase production.

Planting Depth: 0.25"

Seed Spacing: Sow Jalapeno Early Pepper seeds roughly 15" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 2.5' apart.

Suggestions

Plant hot and sweet peppers in separate areas to avoid cross-pollination. Pick peppers regularly for increased yields.