Pepper Jalapeno

Description
Botanical Name: 
Capsicum frutescens

Probably the best known, old time favorite hot pepper. Plants will grow 3’ high with 3” long pods that are excellent for cooking or eating fresh.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Herbs & Vegetables
Name: 
Pepper Jalapeno
Plant Type: 
Pepper
Mature Size: 
3'
Water: 
Moderate
Exposure:: 
Full sun
Spacing: 
24"
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
April to October
Comments
Comments: 

Scoville heat scale 2,500 - 8,000
Plant outside after last frost or April 15th. Space 1 ½ to 1’ apart. Dig hole 2-3 times larger than root ball. Mix in ¼ to 1/3 compost, backfill, press lightly and water deeply. After a few weeks, before blossoms appear, give the plant ¼ to ½ cup organic vegetable fertilizer. Water deeply and thoroughly and do not allow to dry completely. Too little water will cause “dog - tail” or curled misshapen peppers.
 
To harvest snip the stems with scissors or clippers