Jalapeño Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum) — Non-GMO, Medium Heat
Thick-walled, 3–4″ pods with bright, grassy heat and a satisfying crunch. Great for beds or large containers; perfect for pickled rings, fresh salsas, nachos, tacos, and everyday spice.
🌶️ Heat: ~2,500–8,000 SHU • ✅ Non-GMO • ✅ Fresh stock • ✅ High germination
Why You’ll Love It
Crisp, juicy walls hold up in pickles and on the grill.
Reliable, heavy yields on compact, sturdy plants.
Harvest green for classic jalapeño bite; red-ripe = sweeter & a touch hotter.
Great for containers with a sunny spot and light staking.
Quick Facts (Grow Guide)
Botanical name
Capsicum annuum — Jalapeño (hot pepper)
Sun
Full sun (6–8+ hrs; warmth boosts yields)
Sowing method
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost with bottom heat. Transplant after nights stay >55°F / 13°C and soil is warm; harden off gradually.
Sowing depth
¼″ / 6 mm (steady warmth & moisture)
Spacing
18–24″ / 45–60 cm between plants; rows 24–36″ / 60–90 cm (stake if fruit-laden)
Germination
~7–14 days at ~75–90°F / 24–32°C (heat mat helps)
Soil
Fertile, well-drained; moderate feeding; mulch to retain warmth & moisture
Harvest
Green ~70–80 days from transplant; red ~85–95 days (sweeter, slightly hotter). Light “corking” on skins is normal and prized by many cooks.
Ways to Use
Slice into quick pickles for pizzas, sandwiches, and bowls.
Chop fresh into pico de gallo and guacamole.
Top nachos, tacos, burgers, and breakfast eggs.
What You’ll Receive
Select your pack size in the listing variations
Fresh, Non-GMO seeds in a moisture-resistant packet
Simple sowing guide
Germination guarantee — free replacement if seeds don’t sprout
Pro tip: Keep plants evenly watered and mulched for thick walls and fewer splits. Pick early and often to encourage new blooms; leave some to full red for sweeter heat and seed-saving.
