Pepper, Botanical Interests Early Jalapeño Chile Seeds Organic, (Heirloom)

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

Days to Maturity: 63 days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Native: Americas

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual

Plant Dimensions: 18³-36³ tall, 12³-24³ wide

Variety Information: 3³ long, 1³ wide at the shoulder tapering to a rounded tip; peppers start out dark green turning to red if left to mature on the plant. Red jalapeños are slightly sweeter and spicier. The popular chipotle pepper is a dried, smoked, red jalapeño. ˜Early Jalapeño is a medium hot pepper at 2,500-5,000 Scoville heat units. Pepper heat varies depending on growing conditions.

Lots of bold flavor in a small, 3" pepper, 'Early Jalapeño' is better adapted to cooler climates than other jalapeños. Incredibly versatile, they're hot enough to add a little kick to your favorite dish, but mild enough for any meal. Enjoy green or allow to ripen to red for a sweeter, bolder flavor. Jalapeños rate 2,500-5,000 Scoville heat units (medium hot). 400 mg (55 seeds)