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Jalapeño 'Mucho Nacho'
PepperCapsicum annuum 'Mucho Nacho'
- Full sun
- Zones 4–11
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
An AAS-winning jalapeño that produces extra-large 4-inch peppers perfect for stuffing and making poppers. This variety delivers classic jalapeño heat and flavor while offering significantly larger fruits than standard varieties. The vigorous plants are incredibly productive and provide a steady harvest throughout the growing season.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil reaches 60°F and night temperatures stay above 50°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, thrips, pepper maggot, hornworms. Common diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, pepper mottle virus, phytophthora blight.