DescriptionPlant seeds no deeper than ¼” deep. Begin seeds after the threat of freezing temperatures has passed. Jalapeno Peppers can be grown in the ground or in a container and thrives in full sun most of the year. However, during the Summer Growing Season, we recommend your pepper plants be exposed to partial sun (preferably Morning Sun). Fortunately, Jalapeno Peppers will continue producing, even in the hottest, most humid part of the Florida Summer.If your soil is sandy and loamy, add some organic matter, compost, or gardening soil to encourage more vigorous growth. Make sure that the soil is well-drained.The “heat” flavor of peppers is measured in Scoville Units. To give you an idea, Green Bell Peppers, rank at 0 Scoville Units, or “no heat”. A jalapeno has a rating of about 2,000 to 5,000 in Scoville Units. In comparison, Red Habanero Peppers have a rating between 150,000 and 350,000 Scoville Units.
