Greendoor - Jalapeño Orange – Chili Seeds

• A rare eye-catcher: The neon-orange fruits are a real highlight in any garden and on any plate.
• Fruity profile: Tends to be slightly sweeter and milder in flavour than the red variety.
• Perfect for container gardening: Grows compactly and is therefore ideal for the balcony or terrace.

Plant characteristics

The plant is robust and exhibits very harmonious growth:

• Growth habit: Grows bushy, sturdy and very compact. It forms a dense canopy of leaves that protects the fruits.
• Height: Usually reaches a height of 50 to 70 cm.
• Leaves: Dark green, oval and sturdy.
• Yield: Very productive; the plant often bears masses of pods, which can bend the branches decoratively downwards due to their weight.

The fruit

The pods have the perfect shape for versatile uses:

• Shape: Classically cylindrical with a rounded tip, about 7 to 9 cm long and approx. 2.5 cm thick.
• Colour development: The fruits ripen from a deep green to a rich, glossy orange.
• Texture: Very thick-walled, extremely crisp and juicy. The skin is smooth and shows fewer cork-like cracks than the Jalapeño M variety.

Flavour & heat level

The Jalapeño Orange is known for its balanced ratio of heat and sweetness.

• Heat level: 5 (medium-hot). On the Scoville scale, it ranges between 2,500 and 8,000 SHU.
• Flavour: Fresh and tangy. Compared to the red jalapeño, it has a more subtle paprika note and, in contrast, more fruity nuances, making it particularly attractive for fresh preparations.

Uses

Its colour adds variety to classic recipes:

• Colourful salsas: A must for visually appealing salsas and dips.
• Jalapeño poppers: Ideal for stuffing with cheddar or cream cheese thanks to its firm walls.
• Pickling: The orange rings look fantastic in a jar, especially when combined with red and green jalapeños.
• Fresh consumption: Excellent on burgers, tacos or simply as a spicy snack.

Technical details

• Type: Capsicum annuum
• Contents: 10+ seeds
• Heat level: 5 (medium hot)
• Sowing: February to April (indoor pre-cultivation)
• Maturation period: approx. 75–85 days
• Location: Full sun and warm; like all jalapeños, it thrives in nutrient-rich