Botanical Interests Chile Jalapeno Megatron Hybrid Pepper Seeds

Producing extra-large, thick-walled, flavorful chile peppers that reach 4-1/2" long, 'Megatron' lives up to it's name! Earlier to harvest than some jalapenos, this variety is quick to produce an abundance of peppers, ripe for stuffing! Taco Stuffed Jalapeno recipe inside packet. Jalapenos rate 2,500-5,000 Scoville heat units (medium hot). High resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 0-3 and tobamovirus.

4-1/2" long, 1-1/2" wide at the shoulder tapering to a rounded tip; peppers start out dark green turning to red if left to mature on the plant. Red jalapeños are slightly sweeter and spicier. The popular chipotle pepper is a dried, smoked, red jalapeno. 'Megatron' is a medium-hot pepper at 2,500-2,500 Scoville heat units. Pepper heat varies depending on growing conditions.

• Days to Maturity: 65 Days From Transplanting
• Family: Solanaceae, Nightshade family, includes tomatoes, potatoes, petunias, nicotiana, Chinese lantern and eggplant
• Native: Americas
• Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Plant Dimensions: 18"-36" Tall, 12"-24" Wide
• Attributes: Bacterial Leaf Spot Resistant, Tobamovirus Resistant, Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers

For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date and when soil temperature is at least 60° F.

Recommended 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°-90° F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date and when daytime temperatures are at least 70° F and nighttime temperatures are at least 55° F. Mild Climates: Can also sow in late summer for fall/winter crop.

• Days to Emerge: 10 - 25 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Seed Spacing: Start Indoors
• Row Spacing: 24" - 36"
• Thinning: Start Indoors, Plant Seedlings 18"-24" Apart Outside

Harvest when mature size and firm. Jalapenos can be harvested green or red and are hottest just when they begin to turn from green to red. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting or wear gloves to harvest peppers.

Pepper seed germinates best in very warm soil. Either use a heat mat under your seed starting tray or place tray in a warm room. Do not overwater, but keep soil just slightly moist. Make sure the potting containers are big enough that the plants roots will not be constricted; if seedlings become rootbound, the plants growth may be stunted.

• Type: Conventional