Jalapeño Starter Plant (12"-24") | Mild to Moderate Heat | Perfect for Gardens or Containers | Easy to Grow Pepper Plant

Grow your own Jalapeños with ease! 🌱 This starter plant reaches 12"-24" tall, perfect for sunny gardens or containers. Enjoy mild-to-moderate heat (2500-8000 SHU) 🌞. Great for fresh dishes, pickling, or drying into chipotle! 🌶️ Easy care and great harvests! 🌶️ Mild to Moderate Heat: 2500-8000 SHU for a flavorful kick. 🌞 Full Sun: Requires 6-8 hours of sunlight daily for best growth. 🌱 Size: Grows 12"-24" tall, perfect for small spaces or containers. 💧 Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, but well-drained to avoid root rot. 🌿 Fertilizing: Balanced fertilizer, especially high in phosphorus and potassium, promotes fruit production. 🌱 Growing in Containers: Thrives in pots with good drainage (12" or larger). 🛡️ Pest & Disease Resistant: Prevent fungal infections with proper spacing and good airflow. 🍴 Harvesting: Ready to harvest in 70-85 days; can be eaten green or ripened to red for deeper flavor. 🍽️ Versatile Uses: Ideal for fresh use, pickling, drying, or making chipotle peppers. Common Name: Jalapeño Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum USDA Zone: 9-11 Color: Green (turns red when ripe) Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0-6.8) Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours daily) Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy; water consistently during flowering/fruiting. Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer, rich in phosphorus and potassium Harvest Time: 70-85 days after transplanting Pest Resistance: Resistant to some pests with good airflow and proper watering Size: 12"-24" tall Container Growth: Suitable for container growing (12" diameter or larger) Nutritional Value: Rich in vitamins A, C, fiber, and antioxidants like capsaicin. jalapeno plant, grow jalapenos, spicy pepper plant, pepper starter, mild heat peppers, chili pepper plant, container garden, jalapeno garden, easy pepper plant, homegrown peppers, hot pepper plant, vegetable garden, gardening plant, pepper seedlings

Ships from: USA 🌱

Vendor: Jayme Garden