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Jalapeño 'TAM Mild Jalapeño'
PepperCapsicum annuum 'TAM Mild Jalapeño'
- Full sun
- Zones 4–11
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- Low water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A Texas-developed variety that delivers all the classic jalapeño flavor and appearance with significantly reduced heat levels. Perfect for gardeners who want the authentic taste for salsas and Mexican dishes without the intense burn. These productive plants yield abundant 3-inch peppers that are ideal for pickling, stuffing, or using fresh.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil warms to 65°F consistently.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 10-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, pepper maggot, cutworms, flea beetles. Common diseases: Bacterial spot, pepper mild mottle virus, anthracnose.