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Hot Pepper · Fruiting
Pepper (Jalapeno)
Jalapeno
Summer
SunFull sun, warmth-loving
WaterEven, moderate moisture.
Spacing18–24" apart
FeedingHeavy feeder; ease off nitrogen at flowering.
Care
- Always wear nitrile gloves when seeding hot peppers; never touch your face.
- Work in a well-ventilated area for cayenne or large quantities of jalapeño.
- Purple Cayenne: wait until deep purple/violet for best color and heat.
Harvest
Riper = hotter and more colorful. Fully ripe purple cayennes give the strongest violet for Purple Reign jelly.
Watch for
Capsaicin handling is the main hazard — gloves and ventilation.
Used in 11 recipes
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