Mexican pepper Jalapeño M (hot!)

Why Choose Jalapeño M?

• Versatile Harvest: Enjoy green Jalapeños fresh or in sauces, or wait until they turn red for drying and storing.
• High Yield: Produces abundant peppers that store well, perfect for winter use.
• Moderate Heat: With a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) range of 2000 - 5000, these peppers add a delightful kick without being overwhelmingly spicy.

Sowing and Harvesting

• Start Indoors: Begin seeds indoors with bottom heat in the spring.
• Optimal Germination: Seeds germinate best at 25°C, taking 7-14 days.
• Grow On: Continue growing without bottom heat but with bright light until the frost has passed.
• Harvest: Pick green for fresh use or wait until red for drying.

Growing Tips

• Greenhouse or Sheltered Spot: Peppers thrive better in a greenhouse or sheltered location in colder areas.
• Ideal for Pots: Perfect for container gardening.
• Bottom Watering: Ensure seedlings are watered from the bottom.
• Seedling Trays: Start seeds in CD60/15/30, 40-cell, or 77-cell trays and transplant to larger 15-cell trays or P9 flower pots.
• End of Season Care: Remove new flowers towards the end of the season to allow existing peppers to mature.

Seed Characteristics

• Package Contains: 300 seeds (2 grams)

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