Hot Jalapeno Early Pepper Seeds (Organic)

Hot Jalapeno Early Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a dependable, early-maturing jalapeno with dark green, thick-walled, 3-inch cone-shaped fruit that ripens to red. Better adapted to cool conditions than standard jalapenos, it is hottest when fully ripe at 4,000 to 6,000 Scoville units and can also be eaten green. Organic and Non-GMO.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum (Tender Annual)
• Type: Early jalapeno, Organic, Non-GMO
• Fruit: Thick-walled, 3" cone-shaped, green to red
• Heat: 4,000 to 6,000 Scoville units
• Days to maturity: 72 days
• Germination: 6-15 days at 75-85 F soil temperature
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4"
• Spacing after thinning: 12"
• Height at maturity: 24"
• Seeds per pack: approx 50 (bulk approx 5,456 per 1 oz)

Best for

• Fresh salsas and Mexican dishes
• Pickling and stuffing
• Grilling
• Cool-climate and short-season gardens
• Containers and raised beds

How to grow

Sow 1/4" deep in full sun in well-drained soil at 75-85 F, germinating in 6 to 15 days, and thin to 12" apart. This early variety adapts well to cooler conditions. Harvest fruit green for milder heat or fully red for the hottest, fullest flavor, and pick regularly to encourage production.

Flavor profile

Medium heat with classic jalapeno flavor, brighter when green and richer when ripened to red.

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