Thompson & Morgan Pepper Chili Jalapeno M

Widely known as the ‘pizza pepper’, this jalapeño is the most widely used and popular selection. Dark green, turning bright red fruits are 8-10cm (3-5in) long, thick-walled and slightly tapered with blunt ends. For use in a variety of dishes – not just sliced on your favourite pizza!

How to sow

Sow seed on the surface of a good, free-draining damp seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag and keep at 25˚C (77˚F) until after germination which takes up to 14 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Reduce temperature and maintain at 15˚C (59˚F).

How to grow

For Indoor Crops: Plant 2 plants per growbag or individually into 20cm (8in) pots or 2 litre pot. For optimum results grow under glass. For Outdoor Crops: Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting one plant per 20cm (8in) or 2 litre pot, or a larger container on the patio. Plant in final position from early June when there is no further risk of frost and protect from biting winds. Feed plants weekly with a high potash tomato fertiliser once first fruits have set.

Additional information

• Harvesting period: July to October
• Pack contents (approx.): 20 seeds