Jalapeno Pepper, Heirloom, Organic and Conventional, Early 1800's Heirloom

Jalapenos are the most popular of all hot peppers. They provide just enough heat for most of us. We love them fresh, pickled, roasted, fried and any other way you can think of.  The name comes from the Spansih words "from Xalapa" which is the capital of Veracruz, Mexico. Jalapenos are not really grown in the capital but Vincene Jimeniz created the process of pickling jalapenos here. 

The jalapeno made its way to America by immigrants from Mexico in the early 1800's. They brought many foods back home and the jalapeno was quickly recognized for its culinary value and was offered by seed catalogs all over. 

• Mildly Hot pepper, 2,500 to 9,000 Scoville Units
• Always Non-GMO 
• Open-Pollinated
• Strong disease resistance 
  
• 70 days from transplant

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.

• Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost
• Plant 1/4" deep
• Germinates in 14 days
• Plant Rows 12-24" apart

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