Pepper Seeds, NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeno Chile, Organic

ID: #595583

Description

What a fabulous new color for a jalapeño! Created by the Chile Pepper Institute in New Mexico to have all the heat of a green jalapeño with a citrus undertone. They start out green but ripen to bright, sunny yellow. Pick at both stages for a colorful jar of pickled peppers! This jalapeño rates around 2,500-5,000 Scoville heat units (medium hot). Days to Maturity: 65 Days from transplanting Family: Solanaceae Type: Under 5000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper Native: Americas Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual Exposure: Full sun Plant Dimensions: Approximately 24" tall and 18" wide Variety Info: 2"–3" long, 1" wide at the shoulder, tapering to a rounded tip. Peppers start out green, turning to bright yellow when mature, when full flavor with a slight, citrusy tang is developed. 2,500–5,000 Scoville heat units (medium-hot). Pepper heat varies with growing conditions. Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers Photos and plant information courtesy of...