Purple Jalapeño
Purple Jalapeño chilli seeds. F3. This is a purple variant of a very common and much used chilli. These are smallish to medium Jalapeños that change from dark green to brown and finally a purple colour. These pods will eventually change to a dark red colour when fully ripe. Very juicy and fruity Jalapeños with a good heat. An attractive medium sized plant with lovely purple flowers and green/purple foliage. A very suitable candidate for growing on balconies.
Chilli Heat | |
Mild | |
Growing Environment | |
Open Pollinated | |
Plant Size | |
Medium | |
Species | |
C. Annuum | |
Type | |
Jalapeño | |
Colour | |
Purple/Black | |
Red |
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Frost Zone |
Frost Free Zone |
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Start: Spring | |
Start: Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter | ||
Germinate indoors 2 months before last frost - July/August. In trays/pots. A heating pad is recommended for hot cultivars (keep temp at 26-32ºC). Keep soil moist but do not over water! | Germinate indoors in trays or start outdoors directly. A heating pad is recommended for hot cultivars (keep temp at 26-32ºC). Keep soil moist but do not over water! | ||
Take outdoors October when night time temps are above 10ºC. | Outdoor night time temps must be above 10ºC. | ||
Harden off plants when taking outside. Semi shade at first. Gradually expose young seedlings to full sun over 2 weeks. | Harden off plants when taking outside. Semi shade at first. Gradually expose young seedlings to full sun over 2 weeks. |
Pot Sizes:
Small = 1-3 Litres | ||
Small to Medium = 3-5 Litres | ||
Medium = 5-10 Litres | ||
Medium to Large = 10-15 Litres | ||
Large = 15-20 Litres |
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Purple Jalapeño
- Brand: Chillihead
- Product Code: PJP
- Availability: Out Of Stock
- Seeds / Packet: 10-12
- Species: Capsicum Annuum
- Heat:
- Smallest Pot Size:
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R50.00