Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Jalapenos

Jalapeno scores from 2500 to 8000 points for hotness. For comparison: ordinary chili has from 30,000 to 50,000. In the article we will tell you how to grow this hot pepper.

When to Sow Jalapeno Peppers for Seedlings

Seeds are sown in February, so that before planting in open ground, the plants are 90-100 days old, bloom and even have ovaries. Peppers do not tolerate transplanting well, so try to immediately sow the seeds in individual pots, 8 cm in diameter is enough due to the slow growth of the roots.

Climate and soil

Jalapenos grow best in warm but not too hot weather. In temperate climates, they can grow throughout the summer; in areas with hot summers, they grow best in spring and autumn.

They prefer a sunny garden location and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

Jalapeno Care

Once planted, seeds need constantly moist soil to germinate. Keep the soil moist, but don't over-water it. Once the plants are established, they need about 2 centimeters of water per week from rain or supplemental watering.

How to Feed Jalapeno Peppers

At the time of the beginning of fruiting, one more fertilizing with a formula of 3:11:38 can be carried out. It is better not to overfeed bitter peppers with nitrogen, as they will actively form the above-ground mass to the detriment of the crop. It is important to shape the jalapeno correctly.

Why are jalapenos picked green

Pickled jalapeno peppers are a canned product made from the fruit of chili peppers. To preserve the sharpness, the fruits are harvested in green form and pickled whole or crushed with the addition of vinegar and sugar. Work is carried out with gloves to avoid burns and skin irritation.

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• 9 July 2023

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