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Jalapeño 'Purple Jalapeño'

Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Purple Jalapeño'

Overview
A stunning ornamental and culinary pepper that produces deep purple fruits with dark purple stems and leaves, creating a dramatic garden display. The peppers pack the same heat and flavor as traditional jalapeños but add incredible visual appeal to both the garden and the plate. This unique variety turns from purple to red when fully mature, offering multiple harvest stages.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Transplant when nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 55°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6.2–7. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 10-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, thrips, pepper maggot, flea beetles. Common diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, pepper mottle virus, phytophthora blight.