A reliable, medium-heat chilli producing thick-walled, glossy green fruits that ripen to red if left on the plant. Jalapeño ‘M’ is prized for its balanced heat, crisp texture, and versatility in the kitchen — perfect for fresh salsas, stuffing, grilling, or pickling. Plants are compact yet productive, making them ideal for UK greenhouses, polytunnels, or sunny patios. One of the fastest cropping chillis. Scoville Heat Rating: approx ~4,000 – 8,500 SHU — classic mild heat you see in salsas When to Sow: Feb - Apr
HOW TO SOW CHILLIS:
Sow in pots - Sow thinly into pots or modules of damp compost. Cover with 0.5cm of soil. Ideal temp 21°C. Will benefit from the use of a heater propagator. Once germinated grow on in cooler conditions 15-18°C.
Grow on until all risk of frost has passed. Can be planted out or grown in pots. Best grown in a greenhouse, conservatory or sheltered sunny spot.
- Classification: Tender Annual/ Perennial
- Expert Level: Easy to Grow
- Germination Time: 1-2 Weeks
- Harvest Time: Jul- Oct
- Site: Full/ Sheltered Sun
- Soil Type: Chalk/ Sand/ Loam
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Water several times per week. Stake if necessary. Protect from Aphid attack.
- Use: Edible
- Harvest: Can be harvested green once the fruits are full-sized and firm for a fresh, medium heat, or left on the plant to ripen red for a hotter, sweeter flavour.
- Days to Maturity: 70-85 Days
- Feed: Potassium feed
- Height: 60- 90cm
- Plant Spacing: 60cm
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