Hot jalapenos in the US are a very seasonal crop. They need hot temperatures, long daylight hours and dry conditions. That means August and early September. Commercial growers produce them year round, but the heat factor isn't there out of season. Even in season, overwatering can make them wimpy as can cool night temperatures. The plants don't develop the proper deep root systems to produce thick walls, seeds and heat.
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Hot jalapenos in the US are a very seasonal crop. They need hot temperatures, long daylight hours and dry conditions. That means August and early September. Commercial growers produce them year round, but the heat factor isn't there out of season. Even in season, overwatering can make them wimpy as can cool night temperatures. The plants don't develop the proper deep root systems to produce thick walls, seeds and heat.
Who knew that Mr. Koelsch was also your friendly neighborhood green grocer?
awesome, thanks! I was making quesadillas last night and put in many, many jalapenos. Last night I finally got a hot one. I'll be cutting back.
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