Peppers - Early Jalapeno Seeds

Pepper Early Jalapeño

HOT! The famous Mexican pepper. Fruits are one inch across and two to three inches long; dark green, turning red when ripe. Relative Scoville Rating: 4,000 - 6,000 units.

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Seed Spacing: 1/2 inch

Row Spacing: 24-30 inches

Seed Depth: 1/4 inch

Days to Sprout: 15-20

Days to Harvest: 65

PLANTING
Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Grow in full sun and keep soil temperature in teh mid 70's. Transplant to garden 18-24 inches apart 2-3 weeks after the last frost.

CARE
Water regularly and fertilize when plants are 6 inches and again in mid-summer.

HARVEST
Carefully cut or snap off fruits along with a short piece of stalk. Full size hot peppers can be picked at any color, but are spiciest when red.

HEALTH BENEFITS
Excellent source of Vitamins A & C.