Early Jalapeño
Pepper · Jalapeño
Open Pollinated
Capsicum annuum
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Solanaceae (Nightshade family) · Genus: Capsicum
Characteristics
Color
GreenRed
Flavor
Rich / ComplexSweet
Growth Habit
Dwarf / Compact
Heat Level
Medium
Intended Use
Fresh / SaladFryingHot SaucePicklingStuffing
Maturity
Early
Shape
Oblong
Size
Medium
Texture
JuicyMeaty / Dense
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial zone 10+
Annual, overwinter indoors
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United States
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Germination
7–21 days
at 60–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
65–85 days
Plant Height
1 1/2–2 1/6 ft
Mature Spread
1 1/3 ft
Fruit Size
2–4 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/8–1/4 in
Seed Spacing
8–24 in
Row Spacing
18–30 in
Thin To
12–18 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
75–85 °F
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Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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