Description
Jalapeño M pepper offers the perfect balance of flavor and heat for gardeners seeking a versatile hot pepper that isn’t overwhelming. This productive variety yields thick-walled peppers measuring 2.5 to 3 inches long and about 1 inch wide with smooth, glossy skin.
The heat level sits comfortably in the middle range at 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville Heat Units, providing a pleasant spicy kick without the extreme fire of superhot varieties.
These peppers shine in the kitchen with their fresh, slightly grassy flavor and crisp texture. The thick walls make them ideal for stuffing, pickling, or slicing fresh for salsas, nachos, and countless Mexican-inspired dishes.
Harvest them green for the classic jalapeño experience, or let them ripen to red for a sweeter, slightly milder flavor with beautiful color. The peppers freeze, can, and pickle exceptionally well, allowing you to preserve your harvest for year-round enjoyment.
Jalapeño M plants are notably adaptable and productive, typically yielding 25 to 35 peppers per plant. The variety shows good heat tolerance and disease resistance, including resistance to common bean mosaic virus.
Plants grow 18 to 24 inches tall with sturdy stems that support heavy fruit loads without staking. This makes Jalapeño M suitable for both garden beds and large containers.
Jalapeño M Pepper Details
- Lifespan: Annual (perennial in Zones 9-12)
- Seed count: Approx. 45 seeds
- Seed type: Open-Pollinated
- Mature size: Height 18-24 inches, Spread 18 inches
- Fruit size: Length 2.5-3 inches, Width 1 inch
- Fruit shape: Slightly curved, tapered
- Fruit color: Green maturing to red
- Heat level: 2,500-8,000 Scoville Heat Units (medium)
- Sun: Full sun
- Days to germination: 7-14 days
- Days to harvest: 70-80 days from transplanting
Growing Jalapeño M Pepper
Start Jalapeño M pepper seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow seeds one-quarter inch deep in seed-starting mix and maintain soil temperature between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit for best germination.
Pepper seeds germinate slowly and benefit from bottom heat. Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit, spacing plants 18 to 24 inches apart.
Ready to grow your own Jalapeño M Pepper?
Add this reliable, productive variety to your garden and enjoy abundant harvests of classic jalapeño peppers perfect for fresh eating, pickling, and cooking. Jalapeño M delivers medium heat, excellent flavor, and heavy yields in an easy-to-grow package.
Order your seeds today and spice up your garden and kitchen.
Terms of Sale
Hand-packed by weight: You will receive a minimum of 200 mg of seed, approximately 30 seeds, as well as instructions for planting and care.
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