Jalapeño

Description

🌶️ Jalapeño – Growing Conditions

🌞 Light Requirements

Full Sun: Needs 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Best performance in warm, bright locations.

🌡️ Temperature & Climate

Thrives in warm to hot climates.

Ideal growing temperatures: 18–30°C.

Sensitive to frost — protect young plants from cold nights.

🪴 Soil Requirements

Prefers well-draining, fertile soil.

Ideal pH: 6.0–6.8 (slightly acidic).

Enrich soil with compost or well-rotted manure for best yield.

💧 Watering

Keep soil evenly moist, but never waterlogged.

Water deeply when top 2–3 cm of soil is dry.

Mulch helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

🌱 Feeding

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during active growth.

Too much nitrogen = lots of leaves, fewer peppers.

🌬️ Airflow

Good airflow reduces fungal problems and improves fruit quality.

Avoid overcrowding plants.

🌸 Flowering & Fruit Production

Produces white flowers followed by green fruits that turn red when fully ripe.

Regular harvesting encourages more fruit sets.

🪴 Pot Growing

Needs a pot 25–30 cm wide with excellent drainage.

Use a high-quality potting mix and place in full sun.

❄️ Cold Sensitivity

Cannot tolerate frost.

Bring potted plants indoors or cover them if temperatures drop below 10°C.