Mammoth jalapeno peppers contain capsaicin, the chemical that provides the heat of hot peppers. In fact, the genus name Capsicum comes from the Greek word "kapto," which means "bite." Mammoth jalapeno peppers have a Scoville rating of 3,500 to 4,500, but the heat of jalapeno pepper varieties range from 2,000 to 8,000 Scoville units.
Mammoth Jalepeno Care
Capsicum annuum 'Mammoth Jalapeno'
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Part sun and part shade
temperature
4°C - 10°C
hardiness zone
10 - 12
difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water well often, never let your soil dry out. Extra water when peppers are on plant. Keep the soil constantly moist, but not soaking wet. Jalapeno peppers love water, but you don't want to inundate the plants, or you run the risk of rotting. Water every other day or every third day.
Fertilizer
Before planting, spread an all-purpose 5-10-10 vegetable garden fertilizer, using approximately 1 1/2 pounds of fertilizer for every 50 square feet of gardening bed. After your pepper plants produce their first jalapenos, fertilize again with 1 1/2 tablespoons of 33-0-0 fertilizer for every 5 feet of your pepper row.
Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
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Soil
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect in winter in cold areas.
Temperature
Tender plant – may be damaged or killed by low temperature.
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