Jalapenos are among the most beloved chilli peppers, prized for their balanced heat and robust flavour. Their thick walls make them perfect for stuffing, tossing into salads, cooking, pickling, or using fresh in salsas. They offer a mild to moderate heat that complements a variety of dishes without dominating the palate.

This variety boasts a compact, productive growth pattern and thrives in greenhouses, polytunnels, and sunny, protected patios. Jalapeno plants are simple to cultivate and yield abundant harvests all summer long, making them an excellent option for both novice and seasoned chilli enthusiasts.

Please note: the decorative pot shown in the images is for illustration purposes only and is not included with the plant.

Light Required Full sun in a warm, sheltered position

Watering Water regularly during growth and fruiting, keeping compost evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Best Growing Conditions Grow Jalapeno chilli plants in a warm, sunny position, ideally under cover in the UK. Plant in fertile, well-drained compost and water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist. Feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser once flowering begins and harvest fruits regularly to encourage further production.

Plant genus Capsicum

Plant typeVegetable Plants

Foliage typeAnnual

HardinessTender

Soil acidityNeutral Soil

Planting aspectSouth Facing

Flower colourWhite

Leaf colourGreen

Growth Rate Moderate

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