Early Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum) - A dependable early-producing jalapeño that yields dark green, pungent 3–3.5″ fruits perfect for fresh use, pickling, or cooking. Fruits may show a darker, almost black blush before ripening fully to red if left on the plant. With a classic jalapeño flavour and moderate heat, this variety is a kitchen essential for salsas, sauces, stuffing, and everyday dishes. Reliable and productive, it performs well in both garden beds and larger containers.
Scoville heat units (SHU): 2,500 – 8,000
65-70 days to maturity.
25 seeds per packet.
Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep and keep soil warm. Transplant into 1 inch cells or 2 inch pots at 1-2 leaf stage. Harden off plants for 4-5 days after risk of frost has passed. Transplant outdoors once day and night temperatures are consistently above 10 degrees Celsius.
