🌶️ Chilli Pepper ‘Jalapeño’ Seeds | Classic Mexican Hot Pepper | Franchi Seeds

Chilli Pepper ‘Jalapeño’ (Capsicum annuum L.) is the world-famous Mexican pepper, essential for authentic fiery flavour. This mid-early, bushy plant is perfectly suited to container growing and produces a reliable crop of medium to long, meaty, and flavourful green fruits that mature to red. The medium heat level and thick flesh make it the quintessential ingredient for salsas, nachos, and, of course, authentic Chilli Con Carne. This packet contains approximately 150 seeds.

🌱 Sow indoors Feb-May. Needs warmth to start. Plant in full sun after frost.
☀️ Requires full sun. Thrives in heat, perfect for pots on a sunny patio.
💧 Water consistently. Let soil dry slightly between waterings.
📏 Bushy habit, ideal for containers. Harvest green or red.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Depth: 0.5 cm
📅 Sow: Feb-May indoors
☀️ Light: Full sun
🌡️ Germ: 10-20 days (needs warmth)
📏 Height: 60-80 cm
🪴 Space: 40-50 cm
⏳ Harvest: 70-85 days (green), longer for red
🪙 Seeds: Approx. 150 seeds

Tips & Tricks
Start seeds early with heat. Perfect for large pots (15L+). For hotter jalapeños, expose plants to mild water stress as fruits develop. Use gloves when handling!

Garden-to-Table Recipe
Classic Fresh Jalapeño Salsa

• 4-5 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds in for extra heat)

• 4 ripe tomatoes, diced

• 1 small red onion, finely chopped

• A large handful of fresh coriander, chopped

• Juice of 1 lime

• Salt, to taste

1. Combine all chopped ingredients in a bowl.

2. Add lime juice and salt. Mix well.

3. Let sit for 15 minutes for flavours to meld before serving.
   Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats.