Jalafuego Jalapeño Chile Pepper Seeds
Jalafuego Jalapeño Chile Pepper Seeds
SKU: #0269
Large, quality jalapeño great for stuffing, as each pepper can reach a colossal, 4" long. Hotter, larger, and more productive than other jalapeños. At the higher end of the heat scale for jalapeños, 'Jalafuego' registers a 4,000-6,000 Scoville heat unit rating (medium hot). Delicious fresh, deep fried, in salsa, or dried and smoked for chipotles. High disease resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 1-3 and potato virus Y.
10 seeds
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 70 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Native: Americas
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 18"–36" tall, 12"–24" wide
Attributes: Disease Resistant, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: May be sown in late summer for fall/winter crop.
Days to Emerge: 10–25 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: Start indoors
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18" – 24" apart outside
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest when mature size, and firm. Jalapeños can be harvested green or red, and are hottest just when they begin to turn from green to red. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting or wear gloves to harvest peppers.