Chili pepper 'Jalapeno Early Red'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Jalapeno Early Red'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Jalapeno Early Red is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Jalapeno Early Red needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Jalapeno Early Red 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 Jalapeno Early Red about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Jalapeno Early Red

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

Harvesting Jalapeno Early Red