Pepper

Jalapeno

Very Hot, Widely Adapted, Used for Pickling

Description

Peppers are among the most popular vegetables grown by home gardeners. They need a long, warm growing season and grow slowly during cool periods. Hot peppers have many uses in the kitchen such as spices and sauces. Jalapeno peppers are great for pickling.

Planting

Peppers are a warm season plant and seed should be planted in warm soil in spring. Seed may be started indoors and transplanted.

Care

Thin when plants are 2 inches high. Mulch regularly to keep weeds down and retain moisture. Support heavy yielding plants with cages or stakes. Fertilize monthly with 5-10-10 or equivalent fertilizer.

Harvest

Harvest may begin when peppers attain a usable size. Leave some peppers on the plant to ripen fully. Red peppers develop greater levels of vitamin C.

Hint

Be sure to wear gloves when handling hot peppers to avoid burning sensation.

Nutrional Value

Very high in Vitamin C.