Edibles – Vegetables – Jalapeno Pepper

Jalapeno Pepper 

Botanical name: capsicum annuum ‘jalapeno’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 3 ft in height with a 1-2 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-11 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time:  spring, summer, and fall blooms, vegetables for harvest during the summer and fall 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly as needed throughout the spring and summer growing season 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: edible garden, pollinator garden, container plant, herb garden

Special features: heat tolerant, attracts pollinators 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release organic fertilizer one a year in the spring, feed with compost at the time of planting 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: sand, loam 

Companion plants: basil, marigold, onions, tomato, carrots 

Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested, non-toxic for humans 

Invasive species: no