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Hot Pepper 'Jalapeño M' — Peppers

65-75days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 60°F consistently.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
Soil pH: 6.2-7.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green when fresh, red when fully mature
Size: 2.5-3.5 inches long, 1 inch wide
Shape: Cylindrical, blunt-ended with slight taper
Flavour: Moderate heat (2,500-8,000 Scoville units) with bright, fresh pepper flavor

In the kitchen

Salsas, stuffing (jalapeño poppers), pickling, Mexican cuisine, hot sauces

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pepper maggot, spider mites, thrips
Diseases: Bacterial spot, blossom end rot, mosaic virus
Resistance: Improved disease resistance over standard jalapeños

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

TomatoesShare similar growing conditions and can help deter each other's pests

OreganoRepels aphids and spider mites while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsHelps break up soil and doesn't compete for nutrients at the same level

OnionsRepel aphids, spider mites, and other pests that commonly attack peppers

MarigoldsDeter nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with their strong scent

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on pepper pests

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles

Avoid

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of peppers and most vegetables

BeansCan shade peppers and compete for nutrients, potentially reducing pepper yields

BrassicasHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt pepper growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 29
Protein (g): 0.91
Fat (g): 0.37
Carbohydrate (g): 6.5
Fibre (g): 2.8
Sugars (g): 4.12
Vitamin A (µg): 54
Vitamin C (mg): 119
Vitamin E (mg): 3.58
Vitamin K (µg): 18.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.419
Folate (µg): 27
Calcium (mg): 12
Iron (mg): 0.25
Magnesium (mg): 15
Phosphorus (mg): 26
Potassium (mg): 248
Zinc (mg): 0.14
Selenium (µg): 0.4

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Hot Pepper 'Jalapeño M'?

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