Chilli Pepper Seed 'Jalapeno Hercules'

Chilli Pepper Seed 'Jalapeno Hercules'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Longum Group) 'Jalapeno Hercules'

A robust growing variety that produces large, smooth, green fruits which ripen to an intense bright red. Very reliable and well suited to the UK's short growing season.

This is a good all round chilli and not too hot - around 3,000 Scoville Heat Units which is one hundred times 'cooler' than our Habaneros (Scoville Heat Units are the official unit of measure of a chilli's heat and is calculated by testing the amount of drops of water required to make the heat from one drop of the chilli undetectable). Excellent for eating raw, incorporating into Salsa's, using in soups and stews, or stuffing with cheese and roasting.

An excellent 'starter' chilli for the un-initiated.

Supplied as a packet of approximately 20 seeds.

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How To Sow & Grow Jalapeno Chillies

For Growing Under Protection
Sow under protection in pots March to April.
Water thoroughly and germinate at a temperature of 75°f.
When seed leaves are developed reduce temperature to around 65°-70°f.
Pot on into tubs or growbags when plants are around 8" tall, three plants per growbag or one plant per 10" pot.

For Growing Outside
Sow under protection in pots April.
Water thoroughly and germinate at a temperature of 75°f.
When seed leaves are developed reduce temperature to around 65°-70°f.
Harden plants off late May / early June and set out into a well drained but moisture retentive soil 2ft apart in rows 3ft apart.
Protect young plants with cloches or windbreaks if weather is cold and poor.

Top Tips
Protect newly sown seeds from mice. Mice are notorious in 'sniffing out' seed of this nature!
Water regularly to keep the soil just moist at all times, avoiding both drought and waterlogging.
Whilst plants will tolerate temperatures as low as 55°f, fruiting will be better at temperatures above 65°f. At temperatures above 90°f fruiting will reduce.
Provide support for plants as crops can prove heavy; this may involve individual supports for individual stems.
Fruits can be cut and used green or left to mature on the plant to a red colour - though this will reduce overall yield by 25%.
Fruits that are left on the plant will be hotter!
Chilli Peppers are actually perennial in habit and the plants can be over-wintered at a temperature of 55°-60°f for cropping in future years should you wish.