100% Certified Organic & Demeter Certified Bio-Dynamic Seed
Grown, harvested, dried and packed on Transition Farm
NOTE - If ordering from Western Australia, please check the POSTAGE page for further information
Chilli 'Jalapeno'
Chilli 'Jalapeno'
Capsicum annuum
‘Jalapeno’ fruits are conical, thick-walled and usually used when green. They are rated 2,500–8,000 on the Scoville scale. They usually ripen to red and often develop a distinctive ‘corking’ pattern (light coloured marks) as they reach full size.
Fresh Jalapenos are great in salsas, thinly sliced for nachos or pizza toppings, or pickled to preserve them.
The Jalapeño is probably the mostly widely know chilli variety in the world. The chilli gets its name from the town of Jalapa in the Mexican state of Veracruz. When ripe, they are often smoked and dried and are then called Chipotle and used to flavour sauces, soups and stews.
SEED COUNT: 20 approx
Germination: Lot#12153. 94% May 2023
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Perennial |
Full Sun | 30-45cm apart in rows 60-90cm apart |
80cm | 6mm | 7-10 days @ 30 degrees |
75 days (Green) |
TRANSPLANTS (recommended)- Sow seeds into shallow flats, 4 seeds/2.5cm about 8 weeks prior to transplanting. If possible, maintain soil temperatures at 27-32°C. Chilli seeds germinate very slowly in cooler soil. When the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into 5cm cell-type containers or 10cm pots. Grow plants at approx. 21°C day and 16°C nights. Harden off plants by slightly reducing temperature to 15-18°C and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
Transplant out after frost when the soil is warm and weather is settled. Ideal seedlings have buds, but no open flowers. Set plants 30-45cm apart in rows 60-90cm apart, or 2 rows with 45cm between plants.
NOTE – 'Days to Maturity' are from transplant to green fruit. Fruit continues to mature on the plant to red.
