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Jalapeño 'Fooled You' — Peppers

70-80days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost or direct seed when soil temperature reaches 65°F. Transplant after all frost danger passes.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-draining loam with moderate fertility
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green ripening to red
Size: 3-4 inches long, 1 inch wide
Shape: Classic jalapeño shape, tapered with rounded shoulders
Flavour: Classic jalapeño flavor without heat, mild and slightly sweet

In the kitchen

Stuffing, salsas, cooking, fresh eating, pickling, anywhere jalapeño flavor is desired without heat

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevils, cutworms
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, pepper mottle virus, blossom end rot
Resistance: Good resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and bacterial leaf spot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and both benefit from shared pest management

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on pepper pests

CarrotsDeep roots break up soil without competing for surface nutrients

ChivesNatural pest deterrent against aphids and may improve pepper growth

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing them away from peppers

Avoid

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of peppers and most vegetables

KohlrabiCompetes for similar nutrients and can stunt pepper plant development

BrassicasHeavy feeders that compete for nitrogen and can inhibit pepper root development

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 Jalapeño 'Fooled You'?

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