Hatch Valley Grown Yellow Jalapeno Hot Pepper Seeds

Hatch Valley Grown Yellow Jalapeno Hot Pepper Seeds grow a sought-after yellow jalapeno from the Hatch Valley region of New Mexico, prized for flavor and versatility. The thick pods range from 2 to 4 inches and mature from green to yellow, with more heat when yellow. Heat runs about 3,000 to 6,000 SHU.

At a glance

• Variety: Yellow jalapeno, Hatch Valley grown
• Type: Non-GMO, medium
• Heat: About 3,000 to 6,000 SHU
• Pods: 2 to 4 inches, thick-walled, green to yellow
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/8 inch in trays under lights indoors
• Spacing: 24 inches apart
• Season: Spring

Best for

• Colorful salsas and sauces
• Stuffed poppers
• Pickling whole or sliced
• Gardeners wanting a unique yellow jalapeno
• Southwest cooking

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in trays under lights indoors in spring, then transplant into full sun, spacing plants 24 inches apart in a single row or wide-row block. Keep the bed weed-free with steady moisture and harvest pods green or let them ripen to yellow for more heat.

Flavor profile

Bright and fruity with a clean jalapeno bite that turns hotter and richer as the pods color up.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company on a mission of helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.

Always wear proper protective equipment when handling hot pepper seeds.