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Jalapeño 'NuMex Piñata' — Peppers

70-80days to harvest

10-16days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

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

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, allow soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-draining sandy loam with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Purple, yellow, orange, then red at full maturity
Size: 2-3 inches long, 1 inch wide
Shape: Traditional jalapeño shape, conical with blunt end
Flavour: Classic jalapeño heat (2,500-5,000 Scoville units) with bright, vegetal flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh salsas, pickling, stuffing, grilling, decorative garnish, dried for chipotle

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, chile thrips, spider mites
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, chile wilt, powdery mildew
Resistance: Good tolerance to chile wilt and root rot

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, 4 to avoid.

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

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share support structures

OreganoRepels pests and attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps

CarrotsLoosen soil around pepper roots and don't compete for nutrients

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

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover without competition

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that inhibits pepper growth and development

FennelInhibits growth through allelopathic compounds and attracts harmful insects

BrassicasHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt pepper growth

Apricot TreeCan harbor verticillium wilt which spreads to 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 'NuMex Piñata'?

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