The collector's garden: Jalapeno for everyone
The collector's garden
February 24, 2011
Jalapeño is one of the most famous and used chilies.
They are usually harvested unripe, when they show the corks.
 Jalapeno
Classic Jalapeno pods are about 6 cm long, with medium heat.
Average weight of pods (from my harvests): 7g
Jalapeño File
 Jalapenona
Jalapenona is a wonderful variety of Jalapeno with very large pods, 8-10 cm long, milder than Jalapeno. The pods ripen from green to orange, showing the typical corks, and have a fleshy and crisp pulp, very aromatic. Highly recommended.
Average weight of pods (from my harvests): 28g
 Jalapeno Tam Vera Cruz
Jalapeno Tam Vera Cruz is very similar to Jalapeno, but much milder, almost sweet. Pods ripen from dark green to red with the typical corks. Perfect for recipes that requires large quantities of Jalapeno chilies.
Average weight of pods (from my harvests): 7g
 Jalapeno Estriado
Jalapeno Estriado pods are fleshy, without corks but with dark stripes. Medium heat.
Average weight of pods (from my harvests): 8g
 Jalapeno Goliath
Jalapeno Goliath pods are similar to Jalapeno but bigger, about 8 cm long. Medium heat.
Average weight of pods (from my harvests): 9g
Jalapeno Goliath File
 Jalapeno Jaloro
Jalapeno Jaloro pods ripe from yellow to orange and finally to red. They are fleshy, mild, 8-10 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. Early variety.
Average weight of pods (from my harvests): 13g
Jalapeno Jaloro File
 Jalapeno Master
Jalapeno Master pods are longer than classic Jalapeno, about 8 cm long.
Average weight of pods (from my harvests): 7g
 Jalapeno Mitla
Jalapeno Mitla is very prolific, with bigger and mild pods. Early variety.
Average weight of pods (from my harvests): 10g
 Jalapeno Purple
Jalapeno Purple is an ornamental Jalapeno, with small pods that ripen from purple to red.
Cooking with Jalapeño: All Jalapeno Recipes
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There are many variations of well known plants: new colors, different aromas, specific forms… why grow always the usual crops?
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