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Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity: 63 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Native: Americas
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 18"-36" tall, 12"-24" wide
Variety Information: 3" long, 1" wide at the shoulder tapering to a rounded tip; peppers start out dark green turning to red if left to mature on the plant. Red jalapeños are slightly sweeter and spicier. The popular chipotle pepper is a dried, smoked, red jalapeño. ˜Early Jalapeño is a medium hot pepper at 2,500-5,000 Scoville heat units. Pepper heat varies depending on growing conditions.
Lots of bold flavor in a small, 3" pepper, 'Early Jalapeño' is better adapted to cooler climates than other jalapeños. Incredibly versatile, they're hot enough to add a little kick to your favorite dish, but mild enough for any meal. Enjoy green or allow to ripen to red for a sweeter, bolder flavor. Jalapeños rate 2,500-5,000 Scoville heat units (medium hot). 400 mg (55 seeds)
Description
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity: 63 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Native: Americas
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 18"-36" tall, 12"-24" wide
Variety Information: 3" long, 1" wide at the shoulder tapering to a rounded tip; peppers start out dark green turning to red if left to mature on the plant. Red jalapeños are slightly sweeter and spicier. The popular chipotle pepper is a dried, smoked, red jalapeño. ˜Early Jalapeño is a medium hot pepper at 2,500-5,000 Scoville heat units. Pepper heat varies depending on growing conditions.
Lots of bold flavor in a small, 3" pepper, 'Early Jalapeño' is better adapted to cooler climates than other jalapeños. Incredibly versatile, they're hot enough to add a little kick to your favorite dish, but mild enough for any meal. Enjoy green or allow to ripen to red for a sweeter, bolder flavor. Jalapeños rate 2,500-5,000 Scoville heat units (medium hot). 400 mg (55 seeds)
