1 GRAM PACKAGE JALAPENO PEPPER

alapeños are one of the most popular peppers—known for their balanced heat and versatility in cooking.

🌿 What It Looks Like

• Smooth, firm peppers about 2–4 inches long

• Thick walls, slightly curved shape

• Starts green and turns red when fully ripe

🌡️ Heat Level

• Mild to medium heat

• Scoville: 2,500–8,000 SHU

  • Usually milder than Hungarian Yellow Wax (on average)

• Heat can vary based on growing conditions (hotter weather = hotter peppers)

🥗 Taste

• Green jalapeños: fresh, crisp, slightly grassy flavor

• Red jalapeños: sweeter and richer, with more depth

🍽️ How to Use It

• Fresh: salsas, nachos, burgers, tacos

• Pickled: very common (jarred jalapeños)

• Stuffed: jalapeño poppers

• Grilled or roasted

• Smoked & dried: becomes chipotle peppers

🌱 Growing Info

• Needs full sun ☀️

• Warm-season crop

• Plant size: 18–36 inches tall

• Time to maturity:

  • ~70–85 days

🌿 Harvest Tips

• Pick green for milder flavor

• Let turn red for sweeter, slightly hotter peppers

• Frequent harvesting = more peppers produced