Jalafuego – Jalape?o Pepper Seed
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Description
Heat up your garden and your meals with Jalafuego – Jalapeño Pepper Seeds! This hybrid jalapeño variety delivers fiery heat with a rich, bold flavor that adds spice and depth to a wide range of dishes. Known for its consistent fruit size and early maturity, Jalafuego Jalapeños are perfect for both experienced gardeners and beginners alike. Whether you're making homemade salsa, grilling, or adding a kick to your favorite recipes, these peppers are sure to impress with their heat and flavor.
Key Features:
- Fiery Heat: Known for their bold, spicy flavor, Jalafuego Jalapeños offer a perfect balance of heat for those who love a spicy kick.
- Early Maturity: This F1 hybrid matures quickly, allowing you to enjoy a plentiful harvest of spicy peppers in a shorter amount of time.
- High Yield: Expect an abundant harvest of peppers, making Jalafuego Jalapeños perfect for gardeners looking to grow peppers for canning, sauces, and more.
- Disease-Resistant: Developed to resist common pepper diseases, ensuring a healthy, productive crop season after season.
- Versatile: Ideal for a variety of culinary uses, from fresh salsas to grilled peppers or stuffed jalapeños.
Specifications:
- Plant Type: Jalapeño Pepper (Annual)
- Fruit Color: Green (ripens to red)
- Flavor Profile: Bold, spicy, with a medium to hot heat level
- Plant Height: 18-24 inches tall
- Fruit Size: 3-4 inches long
- Growing Season: 65-75 days from planting to harvest
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter
- Spacing: Space seeds 12-18 inches apart in rows 24 inches apart
- Watering: Regular watering, ensuring soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged
- Harvesting: Harvest peppers when they reach their full size and are deep green, or wait for them to ripen to a red color for a hotter flavor.
Planting Instructions:
- Sow Seeds: Start Jalafuego Jalapeño Seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date or sow directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep and space them 12-18 inches apart in rows 24 inches apart.
- Soil & Temperature: Peppers prefer well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). They thrive in warm temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C).
- Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid overwatering. Well-drained soil is essential to prevent root rot.
- Trellising: Jalafuego Jalapeños may benefit from light staking as the plants mature and produce fruit.
- Harvesting: Harvest peppers when they are firm and green, or leave them on the plant longer to ripen to red for more heat. Pick regularly to encourage continuous fruiting.
Jalafuego – Jalapeño Pepper Seeds bring the perfect combination of heat, flavor, and high yield to your garden. Whether you're a spice enthusiast or a gardener looking for a reliable, productive pepper, Jalafuego Jalapeños are a must-have for your next planting season.
