The "Jalapeño Tam" pepper from Jardins de l'Écoumène is a variety highly prized for its strong, colorful fruits, providing a spicy touch to many dishes.
Spread: 30-45 cm
Plant height: 60-80 cm
Quantity per pack: 20 seeds
Companion plants: Basil, carrots, tomatoes, onions
Enemy plants: Fennel, peas
The fruits turn from green to bright red when ripe and are about 3 to 3 inches long. Their thin skin and crisp flesh make them a great ingredient for a variety of recipes. With a Scoville rating of 3, they are medium hot, offering moderate heat. Immature green peppers are milder, while mature red peppers develop a more pronounced flavor.
This variety is resistant to several common pepper diseases and cold tolerant, producing a heavy and prolonged harvest. Fruits are ready to harvest 70 to 80 days after sowing, preferring sunny exposure and well-drained soil.
The "Jalapeño Tam" pepper is ideal for stuffing, cutting into rounds for nachos or tacos, or even making into a spicy jelly, offering many culinary possibilities.
