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WHAT IS A JALAPEÑO PEPPER?
A jalapeno pepper is a fruit of the Capsicum pod type.

It is a medium sized hot pepper when compared to other chili peppers,

measuring an average of 2-3.5 inches in length but growing up to 6 inches long or longer.

THE MEANING OF JALAPENO
The name “jalapeno” is Spanish for “Jalapa” (or xalapa),

the capital of Veracruz, Mexico. Jalapenos were originally grown there, hence the name.

HOW HOT ARE JALAPENO PEPPERS? THE JALAPENO PEPPER SCOVILLE SCALE RATING
Since jalapeno peppers range between 2,500 and 8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU),

the can be notably spicy, but they are not TOO spicy, depending on your tolerance.

GROWING JALAPENO PEPPERS
Growing jalapeno peppers is fairly easy because the plants are pretty forgiving.

Jalapenos start off a bit slow, so it is helpful to start to grow your plants indoors a few weeks

(anywhere from 8-12 weeks) before transferring them outside.

Keep the early soil and budding plants constantly moist, but do not over water.

ABOUT THE JALAPENO PLANTS
A mature jalapeno pepper plant measures 2-3 feet in height and will typically

produce around 30-40 jalapeno pepper pods. If you grow them in your own garden,

pick them regularly, as the plant will continue to produce.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF JALAPENO PEPPERS
A typical jalapeno pepper packs more vitamin C than an orange, so if you need your extra C, grab a jalapeno.

How much vitamin C, you ask? A single 14 gram jalapeno pepper contains 10% of your daily needs.

According to Nutrition Data, a single 73 gram chili pepper contains 83%.

Jalapenos and other spicy chili peppers can also help you lose or control your weight.

Days to maturity: 72