Common Name: Hot Pepper, Jalapeno
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Zone: 10 – 12, annual here
Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 2,500 to 10,000
Height: 2’
Width: 18”
Habit: May need stacking
Flower: White
Foliage: Green
Fruit: 2-4”, green -> red
Flavor: Flesh has a mild flavor close to a green bell pepper
Sun: Full
Soil: Water
Water: Average
Drought: Tolerant
Uses: Fresh, pickled, sauces &salsas
Harvesting: Pick when skin is smooth, firm & bright green. Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling or cutting these peppers
Disease: Tobacco users, wash hands to prevent the spread of tobacco mosaic virus
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