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Purple Jalapeno Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Purple Jalapeno is a jalapeno whose pods turn a deep purple before ripening to red, which makes it as decorative as it is useful.

Key facts

Days to maturity
75 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Purple Jalapeno is a jalapeno whose pods turn a deep purple before ripening to red, which makes it as decorative as it is useful. Heat and shape follow the jalapeno pattern. Harvest starts around 75 days from transplant; pick purple for color in salsa or wait for red for full ripeness. Grow in full sun like any jalapeno.

Purple Jalapeno traits

  • Jalapeno type with purple immature fruit
  • Ripens purple to red
  • Jalapeno-level heat
  • About 75 days from transplant

Good for

  • Salsa
  • Pickling
  • Ornamental containers

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Purple Jalapeno this page75 days——
'Buena Mulata' Pepper75–80 days——
Albino Bullnose75 days——
Aristotle X3R75 days——
Baby Belle Tricolor Mix75 days——
Baby Pepper Chilli75 days——
Bolivian Rainbow75 days——

Purple Jalapeno FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Purple Jalapeno?

Purple Jalapeno is a jalapeno whose pods turn a deep purple before ripening to red, which makes it as decorative as it is useful. Heat and shape follow the jalapeno pattern.

How many days to maturity is Purple Jalapeno?

Purple Jalapeno is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.

How does Purple Jalapeno compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Purple Jalapeno: 75 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include 'Buena Mulata' Pepper (75–80 days), Albino Bullnose (75 days), Aristotle X3R (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Purple Jalapeno good for?

Purple Jalapeno is grown for salsa, pickling, ornamental containers.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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