Jalapeño M Pepper Seeds – Classic Hot Pepper for Slicing & Pickling (Capsicum annuum)

Jalapeño M is the go-to jalapeño for home gardeners and market growers — reliable, prolific, and perfectly sized for slicing, pickling, and salsa. Long, narrow pods with a slightly pointed tip mature from dark green to red in 75 days, with a clean, classic jalapeño heat that’s hot enough to excite without being overwhelming. One of the most extended-harvest peppers you can grow, producing continuously all season long.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Pod Shape: Long, narrow, slightly pointed
• Color Progression: Dark green → Red
• Heat Level: 2,000–5,000 SHU
• Days to Maturity: 75 days
• Plant Height: 24–48 inches
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Harvest: Extended season; pick green for mildest heat, red for maximum

Starting Seeds

• Start indoors 8 weeks before last expected spring frost
• Sow ¼ inch deep; maintain soil temperature of 80–85°F until germination
• Provide 12–16 hours of light daily (grow light or sunny window)
• Transplant outdoors when daytime temps reach 60–65°F and nights stay above 50°F
• Harden off for several hours daily before final transplant to prevent shock

Growing Tips

• Keep soil evenly moist; mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Full sun; provide shade during extreme heat to prevent wilting
• Grows well in containers and raised beds

Harvest & Seed Saving

Harvest green for milder, crisper flavor; red for peak heat and sweetness. Always cut with scissors or a knife — never pull. Picking green prolongs plant production. To save seeds, allow one pod to fully ripen red, extract seeds, and dry for two weeks before storing in a cool, dry place for up to two years.