Name: Jalapeno Purple
Species: Capsicum annuum
Origin: Mexico
Distribution: Worldwide
SHU: 2,500 – 8,000 (10,000)
Heat Level: 1/5
Jalapeno Purple pepper is an ornamental hybrid that produces fruits in three different colors on one plant. This hybrid grows to be 45-60 cm tall. It has green leaves, and its flowers are beautifully purple, making this pepper a desirable ornamental plant. After 70-80 days from transplanting, the first fresh fruits can be harvested. As they ripen, the fruits transition from green to dark purple and ultimately to red. The fruits are 7-12 cm long. In terms of flavor, they are similar to traditional Jalapeno peppers, albeit slightly sweeter with a more fruity aroma. They can be used fresh in salsas, seasonal salads, pickling, spicy sauces, and as an addition to other dishes.
Growing conditions
Sowing time: Mid to late February
Light requirements: Plant seedlings in a well-lit area. Requires 6 hours of exposure to sunlight daily.
Soil temperature for sowing: 23-29°C
Germination time: 8-21 days
Planting: Seedlings are transplanted directly into the soil or large pots when the air temperature is >18°C, typically towards the end of May in our climate.
Temperature after transplanting: 20-28°C
Required pot size: If planting in pots, use containers with a minimum capacity of 15 liters.
Spacing within rows: 45-60 cm between two plants in a row
Spacing between rows: 60-90 cm between rows
Watering: In the field, watering depends on rainfall; if there is a dry period, water at least once a week. For peppers in pots, water as needed, ensuring that the substrate around the roots is dry. Water exclusively at the substrate near the roots, not by spraying on the leaves.
Fertilization: After transplanting until flowering, apply foliar fertilizer (spraying over the leaves) once a week using a formulation of 19:6:20, and from flowering to the end of harvest, use a formulation of 15:5:30.
