Early Jalapeño Pepper: The Perfect Spicy Kick for Short-Season Gardens
Early Jalapeño is a versatile and robust pepper variety that matures faster than traditional jalapeños, making it ideal for gardeners with shorter growing seasons. Ready for harvest in just 60-70 days from transplanting, this pepper offers the classic jalapeño heat and flavor in a compact, high-yielding plant. Developed to thrive in cooler climates, Early Jalapeño brings the zesty taste of Mexico to gardens across diverse regions.
These peppers pack a flavorful punch with their moderate heat level, ranging from 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville units. The thick-walled fruits grow to 3-4 inches long, starting as a deep green and ripening to a vibrant scarlet red. Early Jalapeño peppers are perfect for fresh eating, pickling, roasting, or adding a spicy kick to salsas and other dishes. Their versatility in the kitchen is matched by their adaptability in the garden, making them a favorite among both culinary enthusiasts and home growers.
Early Jalapeño plants are compact and bushy, typically reaching 18-36 inches in height with a spread of 12-24 inches. This manageable size makes them excellent candidates for container gardening or small-space cultivation. The plants are prolific producers, often yielding up to 30 fruits per plant. Harvest the peppers when they reach full size and are firm to the touch, either green for a milder flavor or red for increased sweetness and heat.
Growing Success Tips:
- Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date
- Transplant seedlings outdoors when soil temperatures reach at least 70°F
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart in full sun locations
- Water regularly and fertilize monthly for optimal growth and fruit production
Early Jalapeño peppers offer the perfect balance of heat, flavor, and productivity for home gardeners and small-scale growers. Their early maturation and cold tolerance extend the pepper-growing season, ensuring a bountiful harvest even in challenging climates.
Tip: Harvest peppers frequently to encourage continued production throughout the growing season.
Product Features
- Maturity: 60-70 days from transplant
- Fruit Size: 3-4 inches long, 1-1.5 inches wide
- Heat Level: 2,500-8,000 Scoville units
- Plant Height: 18-36 inches
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Germination: 7-14 days at 75-85°F
Key Benefits
- Early maturing variety ideal for short seasons
- Compact plants suitable for containers and small gardens
- Versatile use in cooking, from fresh to pickled
- High yield potential with proper care
