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Jalapeño hot pepper

vegetable variety in zone 9b

Jalapeño hot pepper in zone 9b

Jalapeño · Capsicum species

Zone
9b 25°F to 30°F
Growing season
310 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 9b

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Common challenges in zone 9b

  • Heat stress in summer
  • Insufficient chill for most apples
  • Salt spray near coasts

Modified care for zone 9b

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Jalapeño in adjacent zones

Other hot pepper varieties for zone 9b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Jalapeño hot pepper grow in zone 9b?

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

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

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