10-14 days



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Jalapeno Pepper Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECapsicum annuum
USD 10.99
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Jalapeños bring reliable, moderate heat for salsas, poppers, and nachos, ripening from glossy green to red.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
75-85F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Jalapeño Pepper care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Capsicum annuum
- Common names
- Chili Pepper
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Genus
- Capsicum
- Species
- C. annuum
Start growing
High heat, steady water. Great for pots.
Growing with your kit
Adapts perfectly to Seeds In A Cup® small greenhouse.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
70-80 days; 'corking' indicates heat.
Growing conditions
Warm, sunny, loamy soil.
Weather & tolerances
Heat tolerant; cold night sensitive.
Pests & plant health
Pepper maggots, bacterial spot.
Plant safety
Contains capsaicin; wear gloves.
Botanical features
Small chili plant; thick-walled fruits.
Varieties
‘Early Jalapeño’, ‘TAM Jalapeño’.
Garden & everyday uses
Heat staple. salsas, poppers
Native range & distribution
Native to Mexico; global phenomenon.
Conservation
Extremely secure.
Name origins
Named after Xalapa, Mexico.
History
Aztec origins (smoking Chipotles).
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-1-87654 — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Jalapeno Pepper from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Jalapeno Pepper seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Jalapeno Pepper seeds take to germinate?
Jalapeno Pepper seeds typically sprout in 10-14 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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