The best-known of the red hot chiles, the jalapeno is a prolific producer of 2-3in. dark green thick walled hot peppers that turn bright red as they age. Great eaten raw, pickled, or smoked to make chipotle. Widely used in Mexican dishes.

Approximately 50 seeds per packet.

(Xalapa): Days To Maturity:70 days. Open pollinated.

Planting: Jalapeno Hot Peppers Spacing: 18-24 inches between plants, 24-36 inches between rows Depth: 1/4-1/2 in Spread: 30 in Sun/Shade: full sun Germination: 12-20 days Days To Maturity: 72 days from transplant.