Common Name: Hot Pepper, Jalapeño
Hardiness Degree: 0°F (-17.8°C)
Plant Habit: Upright
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Width: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: At a whopping 5 in. (13 cm) long, this might just be the biggest jalapeño you’ve ever seen!
Perfect for pickling, stuffing and slicing – and it really sparks up a salsa.
Idea & Tips: Water in moderation; the soil must drain well.
Peppers don’t tolerate saturated soil that waterlogs their roots.
Don’t overfertilize.
Use mulch to prevent excessive evaporation from the soil during the dry Summer months.
For support, loosely tie the plants to stakes using rubber bands to allow for the expansion that comes with growing.
Days to Harvest: 69
Fruit Size: 5 x 1 in. (13 x 3 cm)
Heat Level: 2 - mildly hot
Grower Information: At a whopping 5 in. (13 cm) long, this might just be the biggest jalapeño you’ve ever seen! Perfect for pickling, stuffing and slicing – and it really sparks up a salsa.