Jalapeño Seeds – Capsicum annuum

Grow a classic and reliable warm-season crop with Jalapeño Seeds (Capsicum annuum), a popular pepper variety known for its medium heat level, crisp texture, and vigorous growth. Ideal for vegetable patches, raised beds, and container gardens, jalapeño plants produce glossy green peppers that mature to red later in the season.

This dependable variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering steady yields throughout the summer. Perfect for home gardeners who want a productive and easy-to-grow pepper for everyday use.

Features

• Produces classic medium-heat jalapeño peppers

• Vigorous, productive plants ideal for vegetable gardens

• Suitable for containers, raised beds, and in-ground planting

• Consistent yields throughout the warm season

• Easy to grow for gardeners of all experience levels

Specifications

• Common Name: Jalapeño Pepper

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

• Color: Green turning red at maturity

• Planting Season: Spring

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors February–March; transplant late May–June

  • Zones 5–6: Start indoors February–March; transplant April–May

  • Zones 7–8: Start indoors January–February; transplant March–April

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow or transplant February–March

• Growing Zones: Zones 3–10 (grown as annual)

• Sunlight: Full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile garden soil

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Days to Maturity: 65–80 days

• Plant Height: 24–36 inches

• Growth Habit: Upright annual plant