Jalapeño Purple Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum) – Featured by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Jalapeño Purple' pepper is a unique and ornamental variety , offering spectacularly colored fruits that range from green to almost black purple , then dark purple before reaching a vibrant red when ripe .
This small pepper, 5 to 10 cm long , has a sweet and slightly smoky flavor , particularly pronounced when it is red. Its spiciness varies from 1 to 5 on the Scoville scale , offering a moderate to high intensity , depending on the stage of harvest.
With its delicate lavender flowers and dense foliage , the compact 50cm plant is perfect for growing in pots, hydroponics or aeroponics , whilst being very productive .
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Compact and very ornamental
Height : 50 cm
Maturity : 85 days (red)
Fruit color : Green → Dark purple → Purple → Red
Fruit size : 5 to 10 cm
Flesh : Medium thick
Strength : 1 to 5 on the Scoville scale (intensity varies depending on the stage of harvest)
Flavor : Sweet and slightly smoky when red
Use : Fresh, grilled, marinated, stuffed
Attractiveness : Very decorative pepper, lavender flowers, ideal in pots
Quantity per sachet : ±25 seeds
Origin : Selection from Catherine's Ornamental Vegetable Garden
Special feature : Ideal for testing different intensities of spiciness depending on maturity
Cultivation method
🌞 Exposure : Full sun
🌱 Sowing :
• Indoors 10 to 14 weeks before last frost , transplant after all risk of frost
📏 Sowing depth : 6 mm
🌡 Germination temperature : 22-28°C
⏳ Germination time : 10 to 21 days
🌿 Spacing : 40 cm between plants
🪴 Pot culture : Ideal in containers of 5 to 10 L
💦 Watering : Regular, without excess humidity
🌾 Maintenance : Harvest at different stages to discover your preferred intensity
With optimal conditions, the 'Jalapeño Purple' pepper offers a colorful, flavorful and progressive harvest , perfect for lovers of mild to medium hot peppers .
Use and special features
🌿 A chilli pepper with an evolving spiciness
Its strength varies between 1 and 5 , allowing its intensity to be adapted according to the time of harvest .
🔥 Ideal for preserves and spicy dishes
Its slightly sweet and smoky flavor enhances sauces, marinades and grilled dishes .
🌸 A chili pepper as beautiful as it is good
With its lavender flowers and colorful fruits , it is perfect for embellishing a garden or balcony .
