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Jalapeño 'Mucho Nacho' — Peppers

70-80days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil reaches 60°F and night temperatures stay above 50°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, avoid overwatering
Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates various soil types
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green ripening to red
Size: 4 inches long, 1.5 inches wide
Shape: Large, thick-walled jalapeño shape
Flavour: Medium heat (2,500-8,000 Scoville) with classic jalapeño flavor

In the kitchen

Stuffing, poppers, salsa, pickling, nachos, and Mexican cuisine

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, thrips, pepper maggot, hornworms
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, pepper mottle virus, phytophthora blight
Resistance: Good disease tolerance

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 help deter pests when planted together

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with their strong scent

OreganoDeters pests like aphids and spider mites while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsHelp break up soil and don't compete for space or nutrients with peppers

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

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control pepper pests

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting peppers

Avoid

Black Walnut TreesProduce juglone, a chemical toxic to peppers and other nightshade plants

FennelInhibits growth of peppers and most vegetables through allelopathic compounds

BrassicasCabbage, broccoli, and related plants can stunt pepper growth and compete for nutrients

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 'Mucho Nacho'?

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