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About this seed
Jalapeno Yellow Jumbo is a large-fruited jalapeno (Capsicum annuum) whose thick-walled pods ripen from green to golden-yellow. Heat is mild to medium, about 2,500–5,000 SHU. The packet holds 5 seeds.
Also known as: Jumbo Yellow Jalapeno, Yellow Giant Jalapeno, Jalapeño, Chile jalapeño (Spanish, Mexico), Jalapeño (French), Peperoncino jalapeño (Italian), Mirchi (Hindi), Milagai (Tamil), Mulaku (Malayalam), Chile (Spanish), Piment (French), Peperoncino (Italian), Pimenta (Portuguese), Chili (German), Prik (Thai).
Big yellow jalapeno pods
- Plant: bushy, 60–90 cm tall
- Pod: thick-walled, about 7.5–10 cm long
- Colour: green, ripening to golden-yellow
- Heat: about 2,500–5,000 SHU, with a sweeter, fruitier note than a standard green jalapeno
Sow 6 mm deep in warm soil
Start seed indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost and keep the soil at 21–29 °C, the range given for this variety. Typical for the species: pepper seed germinates in soil at 18–35 °C, and seedlings appear in about 8–9 days at 25–35 °C (figure measured with seed sown about 12 mm deep). Cover the seed with about 6 mm of mix.
Planting out
Move plants outside only after the risk of frost has passed. Space plants 45–60 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil, and water evenly without overwatering. Ripe yellow pods come about 70–80 days after transplanting.
Stuffing, grilling, pickling
The thick walls hold their shape when stuffed and grilled; the pods are also sliced fresh into salsas and sandwiches or pickled.
What you get
The packet holds 5 seeds of Jalapeno Yellow Jumbo, enough for five plants if every seed comes up. We do not state a germination percentage for this packet. Pepper seed typically keeps about 2 years when stored cool, dark and dry, so unused seed can wait for the next season.
FAQ
Can I pick the pods green?
The pods are green before they ripen to golden-yellow. The yellow colour and the sweeter note described for this variety come at full ripeness.
How long from sowing to ripe yellow pods?
About 8–10 weeks indoors plus 70–80 days after transplanting.