Early Jalapeño · Pepper
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Dec 22nd |
| Last Frost | Feb 9th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Apr 6th |
| Harvest Begins | Jun 15th |
| Harvest Ends | Dec 9th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 50°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 8 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 70 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Bush |
| Support Needed | Stake |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 80 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 8 |
Expert Note: Start indoors early for a cooler-season jalapeño, but transplant only when nights are reliably warm and soil is ~60°F+ to avoid stunting.