Early Jalapeño | Premium Garden-Fresh Heirloom Pepper Seeds

Early Jalapeño is a fast-maturing heirloom pepper known for abundant harvests earlier than standard jalapeños. Compact, 2-3 ft. plants produce thick-walled, juicy peppers grow up to 3” inches long. Their classic, versatile, medium-hot flavor measures 2,500–5,000 Scoville Heat Units, sometimes reaching 6,500. This variety performs well in cooler northern regions and short growing seasons where others struggle.

Germination : 7–21 days

Maturity: 60–75 days after transplanting for Green peppers; 80-85 days for fully ripe Red peppers.

Genus: Capsicum annuum

Quantity: 25 Premium Heirloom Seeds

Appearance : Thick-walled, glossy peppers grow up to 3” inches long, changing from deep green to bright red as they ripen.

Flavor & Uses: Crisp, juicy peppers deliver classic jalapeño flavor and medium heat—ideal for salsa, chili, stuffing, pickling, or cooking.

Growth Habit: Compact, bushy plants reach 2–3 ft. tall and produce abundant early peppers, making them well suited to containers and small gardens.

Growing Notes: Start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before transplanting, .25 inch deep. Gradually acclimate seedlings outdoors; transplant after frost when night’s stay above 50°F. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain even moisture; harvest full-sized, firm green peppers or let them ripen red.

Note: Hot peppers vary in capsaicin oil content, and individual reactions differ. Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin, eczema, cuts, scrapes, or hangnails, or handle contact lenses. The oil can remain on fingers and transfer hours later.

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