Key Features
- Orange Jalapeno pepper variety producing attractive, colorful chili pods
- Pods develop a warm orange color as they mature
- Compact, productive pepper plants suited to home gardens and containers
- Enjoy the peppers fresh, sliced, stuffed, pickled, or added to recipes
- Warm-season crop valued for its bold flavor and noticeable chili heat
Growing Benefits
- Adds vibrant orange color to edible garden spaces
- Suitable for gardeners growing peppers from seed
- Works well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers
- Provides fresh peppers for everyday home cooking
- Makes an attractive addition to vegetable and kitchen gardens
Seed Specifications
Common Name: Orange Jalapeno Pepper, Jalapeno Orange Chilli Pepper
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Plant Type: Warm-season annual pepper
Colors: Green, ripening to orange
Height: Medium-sized plant, generally around two to three feet
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Water: Regular and consistent moisture without waterlogging
Germination Time: Usually about seven to fourteen days under suitable conditions
Sowing Depth: About one-quarter inch deep
Spacing: Allow about eighteen to twenty-four inches between plants
Growing Zones: Best suited to warm growing conditions; commonly grown across USDA Zones nine to eleven and as a warm-season annual elsewhere
Flowering/Maturity: White flowers appear before fruit develops; peppers commonly mature about seventy to eighty-five days after transplanting, depending on conditions
Uses: Fresh eating, cooking, stuffing, pickling, salsas, sauces, and homemade chili recipes
Growing Tips
- Start seeds indoors in a warm location before outdoor temperatures become consistently warm.
- Keep the seed-starting mix lightly moist but never saturated.
- Harden seedlings gradually before transplanting them into their permanent growing location.
- Harvest peppers regularly once they reach the desired size and color to encourage continued production.
Seed Storage
Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, and dark location. Keep them in a tightly sealed packet or airtight container away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Label the container with the variety and storage date.
Unique Facts About the Seeds
- Jalapeno peppers belong to the Capsicum annuum species, which includes many popular cultivated peppers.
- Jalapeno fruits commonly change from green toward red as they continue to mature, while orange varieties develop their distinctive orange coloration.
- Pepper seeds germinate best when kept consistently warm and provided with adequate moisture.
- Jalapeno peppers contain capsaicin, the naturally occurring compound responsible for their characteristic heat.
