Chili Pepper 'Jalapeño Aka xalapeño'
Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Longum Group)
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Where it grows?Jalapeño is a variety of Chili Pepper
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Jalapeno chillies taper to a blunt end, are 7.5cm long and 3cm in diameter. Glossy deep green in colour, turning bright red when ripe, very pungent. Sow chilli seed 6mm deep into seedling pots. Use liquid fertiliser once germinated. Transplant when soil is warm. Space plants 45cm/18in apart in full sun. Give moderate fertiliser and water. Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers as these will promote leaf growth at the expense of fruit. Bushes are hardy and extremely productive and grow to 90cm/3ft high.
How to keep Jalapeño happy
Some varieties may need to be supported with a cane or cage as the fruit develops.
How to sow and germinate Jalapeño
Sow chilli seed 6mm deep into seedling pots. Use liquid fertiliser once germinated.
How to transplant Jalapeño
Transplant out when all danger of frost has passed. Transplant when soil is warm. Give moderate fertiliser and water. Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers as these will promote leaf growth at the expense of fruit.
How long does Jalapeño take to grow?
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Companion plants for Chili Pepper
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Repellent plants for Chili Pepper
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When should I sow or plant Jalapeño?
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Chili Pepper 'Jalapeño' Etymology
Jalapa is a city in and the capital of Veracruz, in E Mexico.
Chili Pepper 'Jalapeño' Folklore
It is belived that the more cracking on the skin of a jalapeno the hotter it is.
Other Names for Chili Pepper 'Jalapeño'
xalapeño
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