| Common Name | Pepper Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Latin Name | Capsicum annuum |
| Top Category | Hot Peppers |
| Flavor Profile | Hot |
| Fruit Size | 4” long |
| Growing Conditions | Heat Tolerant, Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Bush |
| Harvest Advantages | Canning, Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Easy to Grow and Maintain |
| Plant Height | 20" |
| Plant Resistance | Bacterial Spot |
| Plant Type | Jalapeno |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Hybrid |
| Use | Culinary |
Megatron
Pepper Seed
Despite their generous size, deep green fruits mature early, have mega flavor and disease resistance! An exciting, new jalapeno that boasts extra-large, fruits that average a whopping 4 1/2″ long! Smooth fruits are firm, mature to deep red and have a good shelf life. With a Scoville rating of 5,000 to 8,000 units, they have the perfect amount of heat. Strong, compact plants produce high yields and are highly resistant to Bacterial Spot Races 0-3, 7 and 8.
| Days to Maturity | 65 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 16" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Sowing Method | Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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Rodney Olson (verified owner) –
I’ll let you know after harvesting as I’ve never grown this strain before!