Jalapeño Hot Pepper

Named for the town of Jalapa, Mexico, jalapeños are the most popular chili pepper in the United States. This compact plant produces a bountiful harvest of deep-green fruit that matures to a bright red, with moderate heat that can vary from pepper to pepper.

Light Needs

Full Sun

Time to Harvest

72 days

Plant Spacing

18-24" apart

When to Plant

Spring & Summer

Plant Height

24-48"

Fruit Size

3" long

Location

Jalapeños grow best in 6-8 hours of full sun per day. A south-facing area will give you the most sunlight. 

Planting In Pots

Choose a container with drainage holes that allow excess water to run out, and fill it with a high-quality soil like Miracle-Gro Organic™ Potting Mix.

Planting In-Ground

We recommend using a high-quality soil formulated for in-ground or raised beds like Miracle-Gro Organic™ Raised Bed & Garden Soil.

Feeding

For best results, feed regularly with Miracle-Gro Organic™ Plant Food made from 94% plant-based fertilizer to feed indoor or outdoor container plants and in-ground plants instantly.

Watering

Water the soil when it’s dry to the touch, keeping it evenly moist. About an inch of water per week is a good rule of thumb.

Harvesting

Pick jalapeños when they’re deep green, firm, and about 2–3 inches long. Leaving them on the plant longer will cause them to ripen to red and become sweeter and spicier.

“Love your pepper plants. They bloom and bloom and bloom.”

— Gizmo

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