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5,000-10,000 SHU. Discovered by Matt Ohlendorf in a commercial greenhouse, the Mattapeno is a striking Jalapeno variety known for its variegated leaves and pods. Featuring a mix of green and white or green and yellow patches in patterns such as stripes, spots, or marbling. While variegated pepper plants are often valued more for their ornamental appeal than fruit production, the Mattapeno peppers are edible, offering an earthy flavor with a subtle sweetness, especially when ripe and red. Despite its heat, it's versatile in culinary uses such as salads, rice & beans, and salsa. However, this variety is not fully stable, with the potential for varying shapes and sizes, making it an essential addition to any pepper collector's garden. Non-Isolated.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 5,000-9,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling, Roasting, Stuffing |
| Seeds Per Pack | 20 |
