Grown Jalapeño 'Jalapeño M'?

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Jalapeño 'Jalapeño M' — Peppers

70-80days to harvest

10-25days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil temperature reaches 65°F consistently.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green ripening to red
Size: 2-3 inches long, 1 inch wide
Shape: Elongated cone shape with rounded tip
Flavour: Fresh, grassy heat with moderate spice level (2,500-8,000 Scoville)

In the kitchen

Fresh salsas, pickling, stuffing with cheese, smoking for chipotles, hot sauces

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, thrips, pepper maggot, hornworms
Diseases: Bacterial spot, phytophthora blight, verticillium wilt
Resistance: Moderate resistance to bacterial spot and tobacco mosaic virus

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

TomatoesShare similar growing conditions and can be planted together to maximize garden space

OreganoDeters pests like aphids and spider mites with its strong aromatic oils

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsHelp break up soil for pepper roots and don't compete for nutrients

OnionsDeter aphids, spider mites, and other pests with their sulfur compounds

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on pepper pests

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting predatory insects

Avoid

Black Walnut TreesRelease juglone toxin that inhibits pepper growth and can cause wilting

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that stunt pepper growth and development

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and may attract pests that also damage peppers

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 'Jalapeño M'?

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