POT-A-PEÑO
Product Description:
Kitchen Counter Collection
Gardening isn’t restricted to people with enough land for planting. Recently we’re seeing a huge push for breeding development in food-producing plants that will flourish in containers with minimal care. We’ve hand-selected this assortment based on flavor, yield, ease of cultivation and appearance, so our gardeners with windowsill or patio space can enjoy the rewards of growing their own food at home. Each of these varieties produces attractive plants with lots of tasty fruit. Staking is recommended.
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Customer Reviews
I grow these every year in both my greenhouse and also in my hydroponic tower. They always produce an abundant crop of hot peppers.
I ordered a transplant this spring and I have not been disappointed! Still a pretty small plant (about 14 inches tall) but has been pumping out jalapenos like crazy. I have harvested almost 20 jalapenos so far and it still has 10+ maturing on the plant. It's still putting out a few flowers, as well! Flowers have definitely slowed down but still has one or three on it at any given time. Love this plant!
Received this seedling this spring in great condition, transplanted to a self-watering pot, and it's already produced 5 full sized jalapeño peppers at no taller than 8" high! After harvesting I see another 5 on their way. I think this is the only jalapeño plant I'll need all summer! Would definitely buy again.
This pepper has been the easiest pepper I’ve grown in my garden so far. Absolutely love the thing. It was easy to germinate (on a heat mat), LOVED being under my super bright 250W LED lights, and as you can see from the pic, is a prolific producer. I have about 14+ peppers on the plant growing right now. I have fertigated this thing since it’s first set of true leaves (50% Neptunes Tomato & Veg liquid fertilizer - I increased to 50-75% once it had a heavy set of peppers) and it was a quick grower and quick to flower. It slowed up a little once I hardened it off because my nights are still around 60F (they love 65F+ nights) and the random hot streaks will make flowers drop, but it’s doing great regardless and continuing to grow and produce. I have another one in my screen house I will replace it with once this one calls it quits for the year.
| Soil Temp for Germ | 70–90°F |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Days to Emergence | 8–25 |
| Soil Temp for Transp | 65°F |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18" |
| Row Spacing | 24–30" |
| Fertilizer Needs | High |
| Minimum Germination | 70% |
| Seeds per Gram | ≈ 140 |
| Seed Life | 2 years |
Capsicum annuum Our wide array of fabulous peppers, both sweet and hot, offers one of the richest sources of nutrients in the plant kingdom. Hot peppers contain capsaicin, which revs up your metabolism and reduces general inflammation in the body.
Days to maturity are calculated from date of transplanting and reflect edible green fruit.
Culture
• Peppers are warm-season annuals that grow best in composted, well-drained soils with a pH of 5.5-6.8
• Extra calcium and phosphorus are needed for highest yields
• Plants perform best when grown in raised beds and covered with plastic mulch
• Row cover young plants, remove after blossoms form
• Peppers grow slowly in cool soils; do not transplant before weather has stabilized
• Peppers set fruit best between 65-85°F
Direct Sowing
• Not recommended
Transplanting
• Start seeds in trays 8-12 weeks before anticipated transplant date
• Once seedlings have 2 sets of true leaves, up-pot to a 4 inch pot
• Use 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer and a shovelful of compost around each plant
• Fertilize with Age Old Bloom when plants begin to flower
Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Flea beetles, aphids
• Insect control: Pyrethrin or row covers
• Common diseases: See chart below
• Disease prevention: 3-4 year crop rotation
Harvest & Storage
• Peppers are generally fully ripe and have the most flavor and vitamins when they turn red, yellow, purple, or orange
• Store at 45-55°F and 95% relative humidity
KEY TO PEPPER DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE
HR indicates high resistance.
IR indicates intermediate resistance.
BLS* | Bacterial Leaf Spot
Pc | Phythium Root Rot
PVY* | Potato Y potyvirus
RK | Root-Knot
TEV | Tobacco Etch Virus
TMV* | Tobacco Mosaic Virus
ToMV* | Tomato Mosaic Virus
TSWV* | Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
* Numbers indicate specific disease race.
