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Jalapeño
Early Jalapeño
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Sun
full sun
💧
Water
Every 4 days
🌱
Germination
12 days
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Days to harvest
70 days
📏
Planting depth
0.25 inches deep
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Row spacing
24 inches
When to Plant
Start indoors 8–10 wks before last frost
Growing Guide
Soil: well-drained, warm
Harvest green for classic jalapeño heat; red when fully ripe for deeper flavour. More productive than bell peppers. Slight stress (reduce water) intensifies heat.
Care
💧 Water every 4 days
🌿 Fertilize every 14 days
📐 Spacing: 14 inches apart · 24 inches between rows
Harvest & Storage
Ready in 70 days with a harvest window of 30 days.
Companion Planting
Grows well with:
basilcarrot
Keep away from:
fennel