Jalepeno Chilli Plant

Jalepeno Chilli Plant Care

Capsicum annuum

Other names: Jalapeno Pepper Plant, Fat Chili Pepper, Chile Gordo

What is the plant

Jalapeno Chilli Plant is a variety of vegetable pepper that's traditionally grown in Mexico. Culinary experts appreciate these medium-sized hot peppers for their spicy taste, and you can grow Jalapenos at home.

Jalapeno is a perennial plant. Its height can reach up to 25 inches (60cm). However, lower bushes bear fruit more actively. During the flowering period, the plant produces 25-35 flowers, each of which becomes a fruit. From May to June, the plant produces medium-sized elongated fruits with firm flesh. These fruits are rich in seeds.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

26°C - 33°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Watering Jalapenos should be regular. It is better to water the plant often little by little than to leave it without water for a long time. Overdrying the soil can cause flowers to drop. The optimal watering regimen is 2-3 times a week.
Pruning
When processing the plant, you can remove yellowed leaves and bare branches. The plant does not require mandatory pruning. Be sure to use special gloves. Direct contact with the plant may cause skin irritation and burns.
Fertilizer
Jalapeno needs to fertilize 3-4 times per season. You can use humus mixed with water at a concentration of 1:10. You can also add some ash. Add a glass of ash to one bucket of water and pour it into the soil around the plant. Be careful not to get this mixture on the leaves - it can cause a burn.

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Sunlight
You need to protect your Jalapeno seeds from the sun. When the plant germinates, it begins to get used to the sunlight. However, you still need to keep the plant out of direct light.
Soil
The soil suited for vegetable or flower crops will do. You can prepare it yourself by mixing sand with two parts of peat, garden soil, and humus. You can add a glass of ash to the resulting mixture.
Propagation
From January to March, you can start propagating Jalapenos using seeds. Select seeds from the most beautiful fruits. Dry them in the open air for 2-3 hours and place them on the ground. Remember, if you bury the seeds too deep, they may not sprout.

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Temperature
The optimum temperature for growing Jalapeno is 80-92 degrees Fahrenheit (26-33 Celsius). If the room temperature is lower, you may set up a small greenhouse for the peppers. Remember, the plant does not tolerate significant temperature changes.
Container
You can plant Jalapenos outdoors if your area does not experience striking temperature changes. Otherwise, it is better to grow peppers at home in a pot. Since this plant spreads outward faster than it grows taller, you should better choose a container that is wide but not too deep.
Fun fact
The glory of the fruits of Jalapeno reached the American astronauts. In 1982, they were the first to take Jalapeno into space. Since that time, most US astronauts going into space have taken dried peppers with them.