Pepper (Hot) Jalapeno

Jalapeno peppers originated in Mexico. The moderately hot, medium sized, bullet shaped fruits are normally harvested when green but will ripen to  deep red if left. They are a common ingredient of salsas and can be successfully pickled but, being thick skinned, they do not dry well.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of a good seed compost, lightly covering the seeds. Place in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag until after germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 3ins pots and, when well grown, harden off and plant outside 18ins apart in a sunny, well drained site. For indoor crops, plant into growbags or large pots. In the U.K., peppers are generally more successful when grown under glass.