Organic Jalapeno Hot Pepper
Organic 'Jalapeno' hot pepper (Capsicum annuum), offered by the seed company Aimers
This open-pollinated variety produces vigorous, bushy, dark green foliage bearing numerous thick-walled, fleshy fruits. The peppers, approximately 9 cm long, ripen from dark green to red and offer a moderate but pronounced heat. Highly versatile in the kitchen, it is prized for salsas, marinades, and stuffings, with an average heat level of around 6,000 Scoville Heat Units.
Propagation: Indoor sowing
Plant height: 50 to 70 cm
Package size: Approximately 25 seeds
Harvest time: Approximately 75 days after transplanting
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Basil, onions, carrots
Incompatible plants: Fennel
Planting and maintenance:
Start seeds indoors from mid-February to the end of March, about 6 mm deep, in a soilless substrate kept at around 21°C to encourage germination. Grow the seedlings in bright light until they are stocky, then harden them off before transplanting outdoors in late spring. Plant in full sun in rich, well-drained soil, spacing the plants about 30 cm apart. Water regularly, avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, and stake if necessary. Harvest the fruit at different stages of ripeness to enjoy a variety of flavors.
