Jalapeno Pepper

Traditional jalapeno pepper which is typically harvested green but will eventually turn red. Heat is moderated by even watering (drought increases heat). If the pepper fruits have dry brown cracks they will be hotter. Peppers like regular fertilization to produce well. Offer a liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks.

Packet: ~50 seeds

Good to start from seed in these months:

North Florida: January-April, July-August

Central Florida: January-March, July-August

South Florida: January, August-December