Early Jalapeno Pepper: Spice Up Your Garden with Quick-Maturing Heat

Discover the Early Jalapeno pepper, a traditional variety that brings the classic jalapeno heat to your garden sooner. This popular and widely adapted pepper matures in just 65-70 days from transplanting, offering dark green fruits that eventually ripen to a vibrant red[1][4]. As an early-producing cultivar, it’s perfect for gardeners in cooler climates or those eager to kick off the spicy season ahead of schedule.

The Early Jalapeno boasts a versatile heat profile, ranging from 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville units, making it ideal for a variety of culinary applications[1][4]. Its thick-walled, 2-3 inch long fruits provide the perfect balance of heat and flavor, whether used fresh in salsas, pickled for long-term enjoyment, or grilled for a smoky kick[1][8]. This pepper variety not only adds zest to your dishes but also packs a nutritional punch with high levels of vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and capsaicin, known for its potential health benefits[3][7].

These compact plants grow to about 18-30 inches tall, making them suitable for both garden beds and container growing[5]. Early Jalapeno peppers are prolific producers, yielding up to 30 fruits per plant throughout the growing season[2]. The peppers can be harvested when green for a milder flavor or left to mature to red for increased sweetness and heat[1]. Their early ripening characteristic ensures a bountiful harvest even in areas with shorter growing seasons.

Growing Success Tips:

• Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date
• Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed
• Provide full sun and well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
• Water consistently and fertilize regularly for optimal yield

Early Jalapeno peppers offer an excellent combination of early maturity, robust flavor, and abundant yield, making them a valuable addition to any pepper enthusiast’s garden. For an extended harvest, consider succession planting every few weeks throughout the growing season.

Product Features

• Maturity: 65-70 days from transplant
• Fruit size: 2-3 inches long
• Heat level: 2,500-8,000 Scoville units
• Plant height: 18-30 inches
• Yield: Up to 30 fruits per plant

Growing Information

• Germination temperature: 75-85°F
• Seed depth: 1/4 inch
• Plant spacing: 18-24 inches apart
• Row spacing: 24-36 inches
• Sun exposure: Full sun

Key Benefits

• Early-maturing variety for shorter growing seasons
• Versatile for fresh eating, cooking, and pickling
• High in vitamins and antioxidants
• Compact plants suitable for containers and small gardens

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