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Purple jalapeños are excellent for salsa, salads, stuffing or pickling. The heat is the same as for regular jalapeños. One of our plants started producing variegated leaves, so we are offering it for others to try! Non-Isolated.
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Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
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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) | 1,000-2,999 SHU, 3,000-4,999 SHU, 5,000-9,999 SHU |
Pepper Color | Purple changing to red |
Pepper Shape | Tapered |
Pepper Size | Medium (3in. to 6in. in length), Small (under 2in. in length) |
Pepper Usage | Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling, Stuffing |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |