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Seed Germination Kit

Jalapeno Pepper Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMECapsicum annuum

USD 10.99

100 in stock

Jalapeños bring reliable, moderate heat for salsas, poppers, and nachos, ripening from glossy green to red.

GERMINATION10-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

10-14 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

75-85F

Hardiness04

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THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Jalapeño Pepper care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Capsicum annuum
Common names
Chili Pepper
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Species
C. annuum
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Start growing

High heat, steady water. Great for pots.

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Growing with your kit

Adapts perfectly to Seeds In A Cup® small greenhouse.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

70-80 days; 'corking' indicates heat.

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Growing conditions

Warm, sunny, loamy soil.

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Weather & tolerances

Heat tolerant; cold night sensitive.

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Pests & plant health

Pepper maggots, bacterial spot.

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Plant safety

Contains capsaicin; wear gloves.

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Botanical features

Small chili plant; thick-walled fruits.

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Varieties

‘Early Jalapeño’, ‘TAM Jalapeño’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Heat staple. salsas, poppers

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Native range & distribution

Native to Mexico; global phenomenon.

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Conservation

Extremely secure.

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Name origins

Named after Xalapa, Mexico.

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History

Aztec origins (smoking Chipotles).

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How do I grow Jalapeno Pepper from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Jalapeno Pepper seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Jalapeno Pepper seeds take to germinate?

Jalapeno Pepper seeds typically sprout in 10-14 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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