{"product_id":"jalapeno","title":"Jalapeño","description":"\u003cp\u003eJalapeño is the familiar Mexican chile with thick-walled, glossy, blunt-tipped pods. It has a fresh, grassy flavour with moderate heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowth habit: Upright and bushy (60–90 cm)\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: Green\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSpacing: 35–45 cm (14–18\")\u003cbr\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs well in containers\u003cbr\u003eSupport: Helpful under heavy fruit load\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat level: Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNachos and tacos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoppers and stuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalsas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoking (chipotle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarlier harvest in northern climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster establishment and vigorous growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable production for longer-season peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: beginners, container growing and everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288525811883,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/too-hot-for-picture-day_15479762-cd94-4c06-9363-2687b124801e.png?v=1792198806","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/jalapeno","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}