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Jalapeno Chilli Seeds

Jalapeno Chilli Seeds

Quick to grow, quick to spice:Heat Level: ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Jalapeno Early is one of those varieties that earns its place in the garden year after year. It’s an earlier-fruiting strain of the classic jalapeño, bred to flower and set pods quickly, which makes it particularly reliable in the UK where the summer can feel painfully short.

From seed, it establishes well and grows into a sturdy, upright plant that produces steadily once the warm weather arrives.

The pods themselves are exactly what you’d hope for: thick-walled, juicy and pleasantly crunchy, with that familiar jalapeno flavour — bright, slightly grassy and carrying a clear but manageable heat. Most people harvest them green, when the taste is at its freshest, but if left to ripen fully they turn a deep red and develop a slightly sweeter, fuller character.

As a variety, Jalapeno Early is generous without being demanding. It handles a range of growing conditions, fruits readily and provides a dependable supply of pods whether you’re growing under cover or in a sunny outdoor spot.

It’s brilliant for salsas, nachos, pickling, stuffing or simply slicing raw into salads. If you want a chilli that’s unfussy, productive and familiar in the very best way, this is one of the most rewarding to grow from seed.

For a quicker start, I also grow Jalapeno plug plants, ready to pot on.

Additional Information

▶ Packet Contents: Ten seeds per packet.

▶ Species: Capsicum annuum

▶ Heat Level: Mild to moderate, with a Scoville rating of 5,000 SHU

▶ Vigorous Growth: High-yielding plants can reach up to 1 metre in height when grown under cover. Produces a profusion of flowers and chillies.

▶ Fruit Appearance: Short, blunt, conical pods that are often harvested green but will ripen to red.

▶ Flavour Profile: Juicy and fleshy with a sharp, distinctive heat. Excellent for cooking and raw applications.

▶ Fruiting Time: Fast to fruit, typically within 60 days from transplanting.

▶ Uses: Ideal for fresh salsas, cooking, and adding a touch of heat to a variety of dishes. Can be enjoyed both green and red.

▶ Growing Conditions: Thrives under cover in a warm environment. Requires regular watering and well-drained soil.

▶ How to Grow Chillies: My free 28-page booklet, "How to Grow Chillies," is included with every plant or seed order to help you achieve a successful harvest.

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▶ 1. Easy to Grow: Some chillies are just a joy to grow — compact, reliable, and happy in a pot (5). Others shoot off in all directions or sulk at the first sign of wind (1). I’ve given higher scores to the ones that do well here in the UK.

▶ 2. Ornamental Quality: A few of these are real show-offs, with pods that look like jewels or dramatic foliage that turns heads. Others are more practical than pretty. This score is just about how good they look on the patio or in the greenhouse.

▶ 3. Heat Level: This isn’t a technical SHU score — it’s just a kitchen-friendly 1 to 5. A 1 means very mild (like a jalapeño), a 5 is properly hot (think Bhut Jolokia). It should help you judge what you’re in for!

▶ 4. Hardiness: How well do they cope with our unpredictable summers? I’ve given higher scores to the tough ones that keep going through cool nights, wind, or patchy weather without much fuss.

▶ 5. Culinary Use: This one’s about how often I actually use them. Some are perfect for pickling, stuffing or powders — others look good but don’t end up in many meals. If it’s flavourful and versatile, it scores high.

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