Jalapeno Pepper Seeds - Red (SUMMER/ WINTER)

10 seeds in the pack.

Jalapeño Red is a fully ripened form of the classic jalapeño pepper, known for its vibrant red color, thick flesh, and slightly sweeter yet still spicy flavor. Compared to green jalapeños, red ones are richer in taste and ideal for fresh use, sauces, pickling, and drying.

This variety produces uniform, smooth, medium-sized fruits on compact and highly productive plants, making it perfect for kitchen gardening, pots, and grow bags.

✔️ Attractive bright red fruits
✔️ Medium heat with slightly sweet flavor
✔️ Excellent for fresh use, cooking & pickling
✔️ High yielding and easy to grow
✔️ Suitable for pots, grow bags & open ground

 Sowing Season in Pakistan

• Spring Crop: January – March (Best)
• Autumn Crop:  September - November

👉 Ideal temperature for germination: 20–30°C

 Seed Sowing Method

1. Nursery Preparation

• Use seed trays or small pots
• Growing mix:
  • 50% Bhal mitti (sandy soil)
  • 50% compost / vermicompost
  • Optional: 10% cocopeat (especially in summer)
• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep
• Keep soil moist (not soggy)

⏳ Germination time: 7–14 days

 Transplanting

• Transplant when seedlings have 3–4 true leaves (3–4 weeks old)
• Spacing:
  • Ground: 1.5–2 feet
  • Pots: 10–12 inch pot minimum

☀️ Sunlight Requirement

• Needs 6–8 hours direct sunlight daily

💧 Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist
• Avoid overwatering (very important)
• In summers: water more frequently
• In winters: reduce watering

 Fertilizer Guide

• At planting: add vermicompost
• Every 10–15 days:
  • Liquid organic fertilizer OR
  • NPK (balanced) in small dose

👉 For better fruiting: slightly higher potassium feed

 Care Tips

✔️ Remove early flowers to strengthen plant
✔️ Light pruning improves airflow and yield
✔️ Support plant if heavy fruiting
✔️ Regular harvesting increases production

 Harvesting

• Green stage: mild heat
• Red stage: fully ripe, sweeter & more flavorful

⏳ Harvest time: 60–80 days after transplant

 Common Issues

• Flower drop → due to heat stress or overwatering
• Yellow leaves → drainage issue or nutrient deficiency
• Pests → aphids, whiteflies (use neem oil spray)

 Pro Tip (Expert Level)

For maximum yield, keep stress low and maintain consistent watering. Jalapeño plants love stable conditions — sudden changes reduce fruiting.