Chili pepper 'Early Jalapeno'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Early Jalapeno'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Some varieties may need to be supported with a cane as the fruit develops.

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Early Jalapeno is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Early Jalapeno needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Early Jalapeno from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between Chili pepper plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 18°C / 64°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Early Jalapeno about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Early Jalapeno

Transplant out when all danger of frost has passed.

Early Jalapeno is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Early Jalapeno

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late summer.

Misspellings of Chili pepper 'Early Jalapeno'

jalapino, early jalapino

Other Names for Chili pepper 'Early Jalapeno'

Jalapeno, Early

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