Greendoor - Jalapeño Purple – Chili Seeds

• Stunning design: The dark pods form a spectacular contrast to the green foliage.
• Violet sheen: Not only the fruits, but also the stems and flowers often display violet accents.
• Crisp texture: It has the typical thick flesh that makes jalapeños so popular.

Plant characteristics

The plant is compact and very aesthetically pleasing:

• Growth habit: Grows very compactly, bushy and sturdy. It is ideal for smaller pots or window boxes.
• Height: Usually reaches a height of 50 to 70 cm.
• Leaves: Dark green, with the leaf veins and stalks often displaying a dark, purple hue.
• Flowers: Unlike the white flowers of most jalapeños, this variety boasts beautiful flowers edged in purple.

The fruit

The pods are a visual highlight at every stage of ripening:

• Shape: Classic, conical jalapeño shape, approximately 5 to 8 cm long.
• Colour progression: The fruits start out a vibrant green but very quickly turn a glossy deep purple. They remain at this stage for a very long time. When fully ripe, they finally turn a dark, rich dark red.
• Texture: Thick-walled, juicy and extremely crisp.

Flavour & heat level

The Jalapeño Purple offers a milder but very refined flavour experience.

• Heat level: 4 to 5 (mild to medium-hot). On the Scoville scale, it ranges between 2,500 and 8,000 SHU. It is generally perceived as slightly milder than the classic Jalapeño M.
• Aroma: Fresh and crisp with a slightly tart note in the purple stage. As it ripens to red, it becomes significantly sweeter and more full-bodied.

Uses

Its colour makes it particularly popular in cold dishes:

• Fresh accents: The purple rings look spectacular in salads, on sandwiches or as a topping for bowls.
• Pickling: Combined with red and orange varieties, it makes for a beautiful, colourful jar of pickled chilli rings.
• Stuffing: Thanks to its sturdy shape, it is perfect for mini poppers stuffed with goat’s cheese or cream cheese.
• Salsas: Gives salsas an extraordinary visual depth.

Technical details

• Type: Capsicum annuum
• Contents: 10+ seeds
• Heat level: 4–5 (mild-medium)
• Sowing: February to April (Indoor pre-cultivation)
• Maturation time: approx. 75–85 days
• Location: Full sun; plenty of UV light promotes the intense purple colouring of the pods