Early Jalapeño Pepper Plant | Two Live Plants | Non-GMO | Medium Hot Pepper | High Yield

Early Jalapeño Pepper is a gardener's favorite, known for its early maturity, making it ideal for shorter growing seasons and cooler climates. Perfect for patio containers, raised beds, and vegetable gardens, these peppers mature quickly, providing abundant yields of crisp, medium-hot peppers (2,500-5,000 SHU). Their dark green, thick-walled fruits ripen to a vibrant red and measure approximately 3 inches long, making them ideal for salsas, grilling, pickling, and stuffing.

Easy-to-grow and highly productive, Early Jalapeño thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. Compact plants reach 18-24 inches tall, perfect for container gardening or smaller spaces, delivering plentiful harvests all season. Enjoy these versatile peppers raw, cooked, or pickled, adding spicy flavor to dishes like guacamole, fajitas, and fresh salsas. (Capsicum annuum 'Early Jalapeño')

Clovers Garden Early Jalapeño Pepper Plants:

• Two Large, Live Plants – Premium-quality Early Jalapeño Peppers, 4” to 10” tall, in 4” pots.
• Non-GMO, No Neonicotinoids – Plants are grown without these chemicals to protect pollinators.
• 10x Root Development – Robust plants with healthy roots handle transplanting better and grow stronger right from the start.
• Grown in the Midwest – All plants are grown in the USA, and we manage the entire process from seed to your doorstep.
• Early Maturity – Quick harvest perfect for shorter growing seasons.
• Compact, Productive Plants – Ideal for small spaces and container gardens, reaching 18-24 inches tall.
• Versatile Culinary Uses – Excellent eaten fresh, cooked, or pickled; great in salsas, guacamole, and fajitas.
• Medium Heat – Flavorful medium-hot peppers rated 2,500-5,000 SHU.
• Deer & Rabbit Resistant – Naturally resistant, ensuring worry-free gardening.
• Fast Shipping and Careful Packaging – Your plants arrive quickly in our exclusive, eco-friendly, 100% recyclable box designed to protect your plants and the planet.
• Quick Start Planting Guide – Created just for our customers, this copyrighted guide walks you through every gardening step from unboxing to planting.
• Third Generation, Family-Owned Small Business – We’ve been helping gardeners since 1957 with established greenhouses right here in the Midwest.
• 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Jalapeño Early Pepper - Fun Fact:
Jalapeño peppers are named after the Mexican city of Xalapa (Jalapa), Veracruz, where they were traditionally grown. The "Early" variety was cultivated specifically to ripen quickly, giving colder region gardeners a fast harvest and fresh, spicy peppers for salsa, pickling, and cooking.

How to Grow and Care for Early Jalapeño Pepper:

• Sunlight – Prefers full sun (6+ hours daily).
• Soil – Thrives in rich, well-draining soil amended with organic matter.
• Watering – Regular watering; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging.
• Spacing – Space plants 12-18 inches apart.
• Maintenance – Minimal; harvest peppers regularly to encourage further production.
• Pest Prevention – Resistant to most garden pests; naturally deer and rabbit resistant.

Common Questions About Early Jalapeño Pepper:

How hot are Early Jalapeño Peppers? They have medium heat, rating 2,500-5,000 SHU on the Scoville scale.

 When can Early Jalapeño Peppers be harvested? Harvest peppers when dark green or wait until they ripen to red.

Can Early Jalapeño Peppers grow in containers? Yes! Their compact size makes them ideal for containers and small gardens.

How tall do Early Jalapeño Pepper plants grow? They typically grow 18-24 inches tall.

Are Early Jalapeño Pepper plants good for cooler climates? Yes, their early maturity makes them perfect for Northern gardens and cooler coastal conditions.

Are Early Jalapeño Peppers easy to grow? Absolutely, they're beginner-friendly and highly productive.

What soil is best for Early Jalapeño Peppers? Rich, fertile, and well-draining soil amended with compost is ideal.

Do Early Jalapeño Peppers attract pollinators? Yes, their flowers attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.

How many peppers does one Early Jalapeño plant produce? Each healthy plant typically yields 20-30 peppers during the growing season.

Companion Plants for Early Jalapeño Pepper:

• Tomatoes & Basil – Complement growth and flavor.
• Marigolds & Calendula – Natural pest repellents that enhance garden beauty.
• Cilantro & Onions – Share similar watering needs and pair well in cooking.
• Carrots & Lettuce – Excellent companions that utilize space efficiently.

Pollinator & Garden Benefits: Early Jalapeño Pepper plants enhance garden diversity and attract pollinators, adding flavorful spice and visual appeal to your garden.