Hot Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper 'Purple Jalapeno'

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
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

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

Morgan Hill, California

Greenwood, Indiana

Wheatfield, Indiana

Cumberland, Maryland

Fort Worth, Texas

Liberty Hill, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Wheatfield, IN | September 2012 | positive

Very large range of heat on this plant. Had some pods that have hardly any noticeable heat, and then had pods that would light you up. ...Read More

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(Zone 5b) | February 2005 | positive

Not a bad producer, but the pods can take a very long time to finally turn red. A rather unique dark shade of red at that.

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

The fruit of this jalapeno turns dark purple and stays that way for a long time before finally ripening to red. Peppers are somewhat larg...Read More

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