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Jalapeño hot pepper

vegetable variety in zone 4a

Jalapeño hot pepper in zone 4a

Jalapeño · Capsicum species

Zone
4a -30°F to -25°F
Growing season
120 days
Days to harvest
70 to 110

The verdict

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About Jalapeño

Medium heat (2,500-8,000 SHU), grassy-bright flavor; thick-walled green pepper. Fresh, pickled, smoked into chipotle. The benchmark home-garden hot pepper, reliable across most US zones.

Critical timing for zone 4a

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Common challenges in zone 4a

  • Late frosts damage early bloomers
  • Limited peach varieties

Modified care for zone 4a

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Jalapeño in adjacent zones

Frequently asked questions

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Will Jalapeño hot pepper grow in zone 4a?

Yes. Jalapeño is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 9b, which includes zone 4a.

Image: "Capsicum annuum var. Fiesta - MHNT", by PierreSelim, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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