Pepper (Hot), Early Jalapeno (Organically Grown Seeds)

Description: Compact, sturdy plants yield loads of dark green, 2 – 2 1/2 thick-walled fruits that mature to red. Ideal for containers. Great flavour with medium heat, measuring 5,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Harvest green or red.

Organically Grown/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO

Pack Size: 25 seeds

• General Info
• Germination
• Growing Info
• Growing Indoors

Latin Name:Capsicum annuum
Main Uses:Culinary
Days to Maturity:65 days green, 85 days red
Exposure:Full sun
Height:50 – 60 cm (24 – 36 inches)
Seed Source:Organically grown

Germination: 14 days at 21 – 25 C.Sowing: Sow a minimum of 10 – 12 weeks before the planting out date. Bottom heat improves germination rates and times. If growing indoors under lights, sow anytime. For best results, applySea Magic kelp from the first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant.Planting depth: Lightly covered.Planting in the garden: Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm (on average between June 1-7, in southern MB).Space: 12 to 24 apart.

Growing in Containers:Well-suited to larger pots (12 inches and up)

Fertilizing (Containers):Feed with an organic veggie fertilizer through the season.

Watering (Containers):Water containers deeply when the top inch feels dry to the touch. Monitor every day or two during very hot weather.

Growing in Mixed Planters:Well-suited for larger mixed planters. Think square-foot gardening!

Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in a garden recently amended with compost.Bi-weekly applications of Kelp fertilizer are beneficial.

Watering (Garden):Water to establish (first two weeks). Once established, water weekly to maximize productivity.

Suitability for Indoors:Not well-suited for indoors – may be grown as a specialized crop.

Exposure:Full sun or grow lights.

What about Grow Lights?T5 or 26 – 54w CFL full spectrum lights are ideal