nic's Chili Pepper 'Jalapeno' x 5
Plant: Chili pepper (Capsicum annuum longum group) | Variety: Jalapeno
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Planted from a matchbook of seeds(!) that I picked up at Wahaca – a new mexican restaurant in Covent Garden.
Planted five of the “matchsticks” in a small pot, and put on the kitchen bench in a warm spot to germinate.
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nic's Chili Pepper 'Jalapeno' Care Instructions
Ensure a rough distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) when sowing directly.
Ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant - Chili pepper 'Jalapeno' is known for growing to a height of approximately 90.0 cm (that's 2.93 feet in imperial).
Your garden is in partial sun light: plant in a location that enjoys full sun.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8) is within the ideal range for Chili pepper 'Jalapeno'. The recommended range is between Zone 5 and 12.
Chili pepper 'Jalapeno' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 meaning it does best in neutral to alkaline soil.
Common Chili pepper problems include Nematodes, White Fly, Aphids, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, and Bacterial Leaf Rot, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Chili Pepper 'Jalapeno' is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Chili Pepper 'Jalapeno' Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
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14 Oct 2008
Harvesting day 367 Chilli 1 - Squirrel 0
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14 Sep 2008
Harvesting day 337 Harvest & Taste Test
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07 Aug 2008
Harvesting day 299 First Harvest
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13 Jul 2008
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17 Jun 2008
Flowering day 248 Pretty white flowers
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01 Jun 2008
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25 Oct 2007
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13 Oct 2007
Comments
mondomuse wrote:
Girl, I so admire your ambition. You just say… “let’s give it a try.” Wishing you bright dreams and hot pepper memories. One thought on these spicy babies ~ mucho sol y luz. Que picante y rica chica!
Posted on 18 Oct 07 (over 5 years ago)
nic wrote:
hehe, thanks – I had these seeds sitting on my kitchen bench for a while and started to hear “plant me!…plant me!” everytime I walked past…couldn’t take it anymore ;)
Will take your advice with the sunshine and light (thanks Google translate!)
Posted on 19 Oct 07 (over 5 years ago)
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