{"product_id":"hot-pepper-jalapeno-seeds","title":"Hot Pepper Jalapeno Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eJalapeno (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) is America's favorite everyday chile, beloved for its crisp texture and reliable medium heat (about 2,500–8,000 Scoville). These jalapeno pepper seeds grow into sturdy, prolific plants covered in 3–4 inch dark green pods that ripen to red. Easy to grow and endlessly useful, jalapenos are a must-have in any home vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for first-time and seasoned gardeners alike who want a dependable, high-yield chile for fresh cooking, poppers, and pickling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJalapenos 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is a jalapeno?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium—about 2,500–8,000 Scoville, milder than cayenne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are chipotles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChipotles are simply ripe red jalapenos that have been smoke-dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I pick them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest green at 70–80 days, or wait for red for sweeter, hotter pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/jalapeno-hot-pepper\"\u003eHow to Grow Jalapeno Pepper From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"0.5G","offer_id":45318565527759,"sku":"ORIPHJ_07_11","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5G","offer_id":45318565560527,"sku":"ORIPHJ_07_12","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Hot-Pepper-Jalapeno-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266948610.png?v=1783463369","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/hot-pepper-jalapeno-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}