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Jalapeño 'Jalapeño M'

Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Jalapeño M'

Overview
The classic jalapeño that defines medium heat for most home gardeners, delivering consistent 2,500-8,000 Scoville units. This reliable variety produces abundant harvests of thick-walled peppers perfect for fresh salsas, pickling, or smoking into chipotle peppers. A must-have variety that bridges the gap between sweet and truly hot peppers.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil temperature reaches 65°F consistently.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 10-25.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, thrips, pepper maggot, hornworms. Common diseases: Bacterial spot, phytophthora blight, verticillium wilt.