Description
The jalapeño plant produces high yields of hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have thick wall, and turn from green to red when mature. Plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Best when harvested when green. Excellent for making salsa and pickling, stuffing and the staple of many Mexican dishes.
• Type: Hot Pepper
• Scoville Heat Units: 500 – 2,500
• Median heat: 2,500 – 8,000 SHU
• Size: Approximately 5″
• Spacing: 14-16″
• Height: 24 – 30″
• Width: 16 – 18″
• Exposure: Sun
• Water: Moist but not boggy
