Early Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum ‘Early Jalapeño’)

Early Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum ‘Early Jalapeño’) is a fast-maturing hot pepper variety prized for its early harvests, reliable production, and classic jalapeño flavour. Bred to produce fruit sooner than standard jalapeño varieties, it is an excellent choice for gardeners in shorter growing seasons who want an abundant crop of spicy peppers.

The dark green peppers typically grow 6–8 cm (2.5–3 inches) long with thick, crisp walls and the familiar moderate heat jalapeños are known for. Fruits can be harvested green for a bright, spicy flavour or allowed to ripen to red for a slightly sweeter, richer taste. They are ideal for fresh salsa, nachos, pickling, stuffing, grilling, roasting, and homemade hot sauces.

Early Jalapeño develops compact, productive plants that begin producing peppers earlier than many other hot pepper varieties while continuing to yield throughout the growing season. Its manageable size makes it suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, greenhouses, and patio containers.

In Alberta, Early Jalapeño Pepper is especially valuable for its shorter maturity time, allowing gardeners to enjoy a generous harvest even in cooler growing regions.