Hot pepper "Jalapeno Gigantia" (Capsicum annuum ) 15 seeds
Hot pepper "Jalapeno Gigantia" ( Capsicum annuum var. Annuum - "Jalapeno Gigantia" ). A hybrid variety, a close relative of the well-known Jalapeño. The only difference is that this plant produces huge peppers, especially suitable for stuffing with delicious stuffing. It has the typical Jalapeño ideal hotness of 5,000 to 30,000 scovils . By comparison, pure capsaicin, which is responsible for pepper's heat, is 16,000,000 scovils. All Jalapeno varieties are renowned for their high disease resistance.
- The package contains: 15 seeds
- Hotness: Mild to medium hot
- Annual plant*
- Sowing period: January-April seedlings are made, and in May they are planted in the garden or in a greenhouse .
- Flowering and fruiting: late July - October *
- Fruit size: 10 cm long and 4 cm wide.
- Height: up to 70 cm
- Code:610978
- Weight:0.100 Kgs
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Hot pepper "Jalapeno Gigantia" (Capsicum annuum var. Annuum - "Jalapeno Gigantia"). A hybrid variety, a close relative of the well-known Jalapeño. The only difference is that this plant produces huge peppers, especially suitable for stuffing with delicious stuffing. It has the typical Jalapeño ideal hotness of 5,000 to 30,000 scovils . By comparison, pure capsaicin, which is responsible for the pepper's heat, is 16,000,000 scovils. All Jalapeno varieties are renowned for their high disease resistance.
- Hotness: Mild to medium hot
- Annual plant*
- Sowing period: seedlings are made in January-April, and planted in the garden or in a greenhouse in May.
- Flowering and fruiting: late July - October*
- Fruit size: 10 cm long and 4 cm wide.
- Height: up to 70 cm.
- Package contents: 15 seeds.
Sowing method: from January to April, seedlings are made in propagators, which develop best at a temperature of 25-30 o C and in a place well lit by the sun. We recommend that you use a propagator with heating , which will speed up germination and growth.
- Before sowing, the seeds are soaked for 30 minutes in water to soften their shell.
- Sowing depth: 1 - 2 cm.
- It should be watered regularly and the substrate should not be allowed to dry out completely. We recommend the specialized seedling substrate CANNA Terra Seed Mix 25l.
Cultivation method: The hot pepper is a tropical plant demanding heat, moisture and sunshine.
Environmental requirements:
- Light - a sunny place, lit for at least 8 hours a day.
- Soil - rich in organic matter
- Moisture - do not let the soil dry out. The well-watered soil provides the necessary air humidity for the plants.
- Heat - heat-loving (20-30 o C), does not tolerate low temperatures (<10 o C).
Ready seedlings are planted outdoors or in a greenhouse in May, when the probability of frost has passed. If necessary, newly planted plants can be covered with plastic for the first few weeks. This helps acclimatize them.
If you wish to grow it at home, you can consider the options for lighting , ventilation , tents , pots and other accessories.
Fertilization: during the periods of vegetation, flowering and fruiting. You can view our wide range of organic and mineral fertilizers here .
*After the outdoor season is over, plants can be transferred indoors and continue to bear fruit.
Attention! Always wear gloves and safety glasses when cutting and preparing the fruit of the extremely hot pepper varieties!