CHILLI: JALAPENO

(CAPSICUM ANNUUM)

 

HEAT LEVEL: MILD

 

Blunt ended 7.5cm long 3cm in diameter.

Glossy red when ripe.

Crops early and produces over a long period milder chilli Scoville rating: 5000 units.

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – DEC

Temperate:  AUG – JAN

Sub – Tropical: JUL – APR

Tropical: ALL YEAR

Arid: AUG – JAN

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5 – 6

Rich, well-drained friable soil.

Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers.

GROWING TIPS

Sow 6mm deep – 45cm apart and keep moist.

Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers or leaf growth will be promoted over fruit.

Prefers warmer temps.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

65 Days to green, 85 days to red.

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED

100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY