Grow Jalapeño Pepper Seeds, one of the most popular hot peppers worldwide, known for its bold, medium heat and versatile flavor. Jalapeños are ideal for fresh salsas, grilling, stuffing, pickling, homemade sauces, and everyday cooking. With consistent yields and dependable growth, these plants perform well in backyard gardens, raised beds, and containers.
These Non-GMO Jalapeño Pepper Seeds produce vigorous, upright plants that thrive in warm weather and provide a long harvest season. Harvest green for crisp heat or allow peppers to ripen to red for sweeter, sharper flavor.
Features
- Medium-heat hot pepper with bold, classic flavor.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated pepper seeds.
- Great for grilling, pickling, stuffing, and salsas.
- Produces high yields throughout the summer season.
- Suitable for containers, garden beds, and raised gardens.
- Can be harvested green or fully ripe red.
- Easy-growing pepper for home gardeners.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Jalapeño Pepper
- Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
- Heat Level: Medium (2,500–8,000 Scoville Units)
- Flavor Profile: Bold, spicy, slightly sweet when ripe
- Plant Type: Warm-season hot pepper
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 4–12 as a summer annual
- Growing Season: Late spring through summer
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 70–90 days
- Germination Temperature: 75°F–95°F (24°C–35°C)
- Plant Height: 18–36 inches
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Warm, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate watering at soil level
- Support Needed: Optional; supports heavy fruit production
- Growth Advantage: Long, productive harvest window
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in warm seed-starting soil.
- Maintain 75°F–95°F for reliable germination.
- Transplant outdoors after frost when weather is consistently warm.
- Plant in full sun and space plants 12–18 inches apart.
- Water at the soil base; avoid wetting leaves.
- Harvest when green for traditional flavor or red for sweeter heat.
- Pick frequently to increase ongoing production.
- Use fresh or preserved for pickles, salsas, spices, and sauces.