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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.

GERMINATION10-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

10-14 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

75-85F

Hardiness04

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Jalapeño Pepper care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Capsicum annuum
Common names
Chili Pepper
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Species
C. annuum
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Start growing

High heat, steady water. Great for pots.

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Growing with your kit

Adapts perfectly to Seeds In A Cup® small greenhouse.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

70-80 days; 'corking' indicates heat.

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Growing conditions

Warm, sunny, loamy soil.

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Weather & tolerances

Heat tolerant; cold night sensitive.

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Pests & plant health

Pepper maggots, bacterial spot.

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Plant safety

Contains capsaicin; wear gloves.

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Botanical features

Small chili plant; thick-walled fruits.

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Varieties

‘Early Jalapeño’, ‘TAM Jalapeño’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Heat staple. salsas, poppers

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Native range & distribution

Native to Mexico; global phenomenon.

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Conservation

Extremely secure.

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Name origins

Named after Xalapa, Mexico.

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History

Aztec origins (smoking Chipotles).

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Jalapeños bring reliable, moderate heat for salsas, poppers, and nachos, ripening from glossy green to red. How to grow Jalapeno Pepper from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Jalapeno Pepper sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Jalapeno Pepper at a glance Botanical name: Capsicum annuum Germination: 10-14 days at 75-85F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 24-36 inches Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-10 seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Jalapeno Pepper Seed Starter Grow Kit? 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. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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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.

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