Tiger Jalapeño Variegated Pepper

Tiger Jalapeño is a compact, highly productive variety prized for its striking variegated foliage and reliable yields. Plants produce classic jalapeño peppers while also offering strong ornamental appeal, making this an excellent choice for both garden beds and containers.

This variety performs especially well in pots, where its manageable size and decorative foliage can be fully appreciated.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Growth habit: Upright and bushy (compact)
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in containers and patio planters
Support: Not required; may help under heavy fruit load

Fruit and Harvest

Tiger Jalapeño produces smooth, glossy peppers that can be harvested green or allowed to ripen to red for a deeper, slightly sweeter flavour. Regular harvesting encourages continued production throughout the season.

Heat level: Medium (traditional jalapeño heat)

Excellent for:

• Fresh use
• Grilling
• Stuffing
• Pickling
• Preserving

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Peppers require consistent warmth and a long growing season. Starting with an established plant provides:

• Earlier harvest in northern climates
• Faster establishment and growth
• Reliable production compared to direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring healthy, resilient plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.

Well suited for: container gardeners, ornamental edible plantings, and anyone looking to grow a decorative yet productive jalapeño.