{"product_id":"megatron-jalapeno","title":"Megatron Jalapeño","description":"\u003cp\u003eMegatron 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants are tall and productive, and the hybrid has high resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 0–3 and tobamovirus.\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 (medium to tall)\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: Green\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSpacing: 45–60 cm (18–24\")\u003cbr\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers\u003cbr\u003eSupport: Recommended under heavy fruit load\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat level: Medium (2,500–5,000 SHU)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuffing and poppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalsas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilling and roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating\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: containers, home gardens and anyone who wants large stuffing jalapeños.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288633880747,"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_727ff7a9-6b12-409a-be8e-6ca6014385be.png?v=1792198830","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/megatron-jalapeno","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}