Hot Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper 'Goliath'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Days to Maturity
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Blooms repeatedly
Heat (Pungency)
Textured
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Long Beach, California

West Sacramento, California

Wheatfield, Indiana

Bark River, Michigan

Las Vegas, Nevada

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
1
negative
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Wheatfield, IN | September 2013 | negative

How can you state that this is a hybrid and that you can also collect seeds from the plant. If you collect seeds from this and expect to...Read More

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Bark River, MI | February 2010 | positive

Large, thick-walled jalapenos; excellent for making "poppers." Note: In the plant information this is shown as open pollinated, but I be...Read More

M
West Sacramento, CA | October 2005 | positive

I grew 8 of these and all came in with a good 6 to 10 peppers all about 4"x1 1/2". Pretty hot but not 30 times hotter than regular. Said ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | neutral

A 66 day large (4 X 1 1/2 inch) hot (7000 scoville units)hybrid jalapeno.

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Long Beach, CA (Zone 10b) | August 2004 | neutral

Supposedly the hybrid Goliath is 30 times hotter than the regular jalapeno. They grow to about 4 inches in length and 1 1/2 across. They ...Read More

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