Discover the TAM Jalapeño pepper, the mild and generous jalapeño, perfect for every palate!
Also affectionately known as the ""gringo chilli,"" the TAM Jalapeño is a variety developed by Texas A&M University (Texas Agricultural & Mechanical). This selection was made to offer a pepper with the typical jalapeño flavor, but much less pungent, while maintaining excellent disease resistance, an abundant, early, and prolonged harvest. It's the ideal pepper for those who love the flavor of jalapeño without its intense heat. Order your organic TAM Jalapeño seeds now and grow a mild, versatile, and easy-to-grow pepper in your garden!
Name: TAM Jalapeño (TAM is the acronym for Texas Agricultural & Mechanical)
Origin: Texas A&M University, United States.
Fruit type: 7-8 cm long, drooping fruit.
Heat level: Very mild (Scoville rating of 3, much less pungent than a standard jalapeño). The immature green fruit is even milder than the mature red fruit.
Flavor: Similar flavor to a standard jalapeño.
Maturity: 70-80 days after sowing.
Resistance: Excellent resistance to several common chilli diseases. Greater cold tolerance than most other chilli varieties.
Permaculture :
Hardiness zone: Zone-3B
Light : Sun plant
Soil pH: slightly acidic
Soil texture: Silty soil
Soil moisture: Cool, well-drained soil
Soil fertility: Plant very demanding of bacterial-dominated compost