Jalapeño
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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Jalapeño is the familiar Mexican chile with thick-walled, glossy, blunt-tipped pods. It has a fresh, grassy flavour with moderate heat.Plants are compact, reliable and productive, making it one of the easiest hot peppers for Canadian gardens. It originates from Mexico and is named for the city of Xalapa.Plant DetailsBotanical name:...
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Jalapeño is the familiar Mexican chile with thick-walled, glossy, blunt-tipped pods. It has a fresh, grassy flavour with moderate heat.
Plants are compact, reliable and productive, making it one of the easiest hot peppers for Canadian gardens. It originates from Mexico and is named for the city of Xalapa.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Growth habit: Upright and bushy (60–90 cm)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 35–45 cm (14–18")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in containers
Support: Helpful under heavy fruit load
Fruit and Harvest
Pods are about 6–9 cm long, ripening from dark green to red, and often show light corking (striations) on the skin. Most are harvested green, but red pods are sweeter and are used for chipotles.
Heat level: Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Nachos and tacos
- Poppers and stuffing
- Pickling
- Salsas
- Smoking (chipotle)
Why Buy a Starter Plant?
Starting with an established plant provides:
- Earlier harvest in northern climates
- Faster establishment and vigorous growth
- Reliable production for longer-season peppers
Grown With Care
Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.
Well suited for: beginners, container growing and everyday cooking.
