Capsicum, Hot Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper 'TAM Mild Jalapeno I'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °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
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
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
Early (55-68 days)
Regional

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

Lewes, Delaware

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Dacula, Georgia

Jeanerette, Louisiana

West Islip, New York

Akron, Ohio

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Brazoria, Texas

Canyon, Texas

Deer Park, Texas

Elgin, Texas

Houston, Texas

Liberty Hill, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
0
neutral
0
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New Cumberland, PA | April 2016 | positive

Its an awesome pepper !!! It is very productive as long as I keep it picked. Its heat is perfect after I take the seeds out. Tam and Fo...Read More

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Akron, OH | May 2009 | positive

Heavy producer! Great pepper flavor with almost no heat (none if you remove the veins and seeds.) These are WONDERFUL when grilled with ...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | June 2008 | positive

Great flavor, very mild heat. Easy to grow.

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New Braunfels, TX (Zone 8b) | August 2006 | positive

I have had the best luck with Tam Jalapeno. It blossoms and sets fruit in the hottest weather, and there are always a never ending suppl...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2004 | positive

An early , almost heatless cultivar developed by Texas A & M. Grows well here and is great for uses where regular Jalapeno's are too hot.

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Deer Park, TX | September 2004 | positive

I do find it milder, but with all the flavor of the other varieties. This is my new favorite.

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2004 | positive

This is said to be be a milder form of the Jalapeno Pepper. I use it as I do the other and unless the seeds are removed I really dont tas...Read More

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