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Peppers

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Hot peppers

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Recommended Hot Pepper Varieties
VarietyDescription
Jalapeño M3" • 70-80 days • Green • Open pollinated

This jalapeño variety produces a slightly larger fruit. The plant is taller than other types. Jalapeno M can be planted in containers and is an excellent option for patio gardening. This heavy-yielding pepper produces plants that are between 2,000-5,000 on the Scoville scale.
Lemon Jalapeno3" • 65 days • Yellow

A stunning burst of fruity flavor and vibrant color makes this a super exciting new hot pepper!
Orange Habanero1-3" • 70-90 days • Orange

This lantern-shaped Yucatan native was long-rated hottest of all peppers! Pungent, wrinkled, tapered, thin-walled fruits ripen from light green to orange-pink.
Poblano Ancho7" • 69-85 days • Green to red • Hybrid

Extra-large peppers maturing from mid-green to deep red. Fruits are glossy, firm, straight and often two-lobed. Good used fresh or dry.
Red Habanero3" • 80-90 days • Red

Glossy red habaneros are seriously hot with fruity overtones.
Scotch Bonnet1-2" • 90-120 days • Yellow

An heirloom treasure from Jamaica, this pepper is fruity and full-bodied.
Serrano2-3" • 70-80 days • Green

Similar in appearance to the popular jalapeño. Grows compact peppers without compromising heat.
Thai Chili1" • 70-80 days • Green to red • Heirloom

The small pungent fruit of this pepper can be harvested when green or red. The prolific plants yield large harvests.

Sweet Peppers

Catalog photo credits: UC Master Gardeners—1P. Dimas, 2P. Joki, 3D. Laner, 4T. Loftus, 5G. Myers, 6S. Wentz, 7S. Wood, 8C. Yip, 9Unknown UC Master Gardener of Alameda County.