Jalapeno Pepper Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

ripen to red. Easy to grow and endlessly useful, jalapenos are a must-have in any home vegetable garden. Who it's for Perfect for first-time and seasoned gardeners alike who want a dependable, high-yield chile for fresh cooking, poppers, and pickling. How & when to plant Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep in warm soil at 75–85°F; germination takes 10–21 days. Transplant after nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 4–11 with a warm season. Harvest Pods mature in about 70–80 days from transplant. Pick firm and dark green for classic flavor, or let them ripen red for a sweeter, hotter pepper. Cut pods with scissors and harvest often to boost yield. Benefits & uses Jalapenos are endlessly versatile—slice fresh onto nachos, stuff for poppers, pickle for jars, smoke into chipotle, or blend into salsa. A few plants easily supply a whole household. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Jalapeno Pepper From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.