Megatron Jalapeño
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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Megatron is an extra-large hybrid jalapeño with thick walls and a rounded tip. It has classic jalapeño flavour and medium heat, becoming slightly sweeter and spicier when red.Plants are tall and productive, and the hybrid has high resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 0–3 and tobamovirus.Plant DetailsBotanical name: Capsicum annuumGrowth...
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Megatron is an extra-large hybrid jalapeño with thick walls and a rounded tip. It has classic jalapeño flavour and medium heat, becoming slightly sweeter and spicier when red.
Plants are tall and productive, and the hybrid has high resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 0–3 and tobamovirus.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Growth habit: Upright and bushy (medium to tall)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers
Support: Recommended under heavy fruit load
Fruit and Harvest
Pods are about 11 cm (4½") long and 4 cm (1½") wide, starting dark green and ripening red. Harvest green for classic jalapeños or leave to redden.
Heat level: Medium (2,500–5,000 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Stuffing and poppers
- Salsas
- Pickling
- Grilling and roasting
- Fresh eating
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: containers, home gardens and anyone who wants large stuffing jalapeños.
