High yielding, this prolific plant will produce lots of 5-10cm (2-4”) fairly thick walled, cone shaped fruits. Early Jalapeno will mature to red but you can harvest these hot peppers when they are green. SHU rating 2,500-5,000.
Chillies require a long growing season and should be started early at a temperature of 18 – 21°C (64-70°F) in order to guarantee germination. They like heat and humidity and best grown under glass or even on a sunny window, although it is possible to grow them in a sheltered, sunny spot.