Jalapeno
Botanical Information
| Botanical Information | |
|---|---|
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Capsicum |
| Common Name | Jalapeno |
| Species | C. annuum |
Maturity days
- 70-80 days
Planting Months
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Permaculture uses
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|---|---|---|
| Usage 1 | Usage 2 | Usage 3 |
| Staple food | vegetable | |
Growing condition comments
| Growing Condition | Comment |
|---|---|
| Drought Tolerant | No |
| Humidity tolerant | Yes |
| Planting area | Garden bed |
| Sunlight | Full |
Photos
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Short comments
Jalapeno is a cultivar of the Capcicum. Prefers warmer climates, optimum temperature for seed germincation is 29 degrees celcius. Can be grown as a Perennial, however soil amendments need to be made prior to plant growth period. Pruning plants is possible after the harvest season to extend plant life into next year.
Fruit fly will sting the fruit in the warmer months.
Excellent for canning.
General comments
Ecology
Perennial plant or annual depending on desired cropping method.
Five plants will be a good number of plants to provide sufficient steady crop during the growing season, however extra over this is recommended to grow a sufficient amount for pickling.
Uses
Cooked, canned or pickled.
Food
Mild - Hot flavour.
Planting Depth
Best success occurs when seeded in small pots and transplanted into the garden when the plants are harder and more established.
Well prepared soil is recommended, deficiencies will be noticeable and the plant will suffer during growth. Amendment whilst the plant is established is harder than prior to plant establishment.
Inoculant
N/A
