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055_Pepper_Hot_Jalapeno_1_UCMG of Alameda Co_PJoki(1)

Jalapeño M

3" • 70-80 days • Green • Open pollinated

Capsicum annuum. Non-GMO. 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. Green fruit can be picked and eaten or pickled. Red fruit can be dried, and dried jalapeños are called chipotles.²

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Lemon Jalapeno

3" • 65 days • Yellow

A stunning burst of fruity flavor and vibrant color makes this a super exciting new hot pepper! This pepper has major eye appeal and stands out in salsas and other fresh preparations; the color is stunning and really pops. Edible landscaping is a breeze with Lemon Spice; the sturdy plants are covered in sunny color. Great for mixed-bed or container planting.²

057_Pepper_Hot_Orange Habenero_UCMG Alameda County

Orange Habanero

1-3" • 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. Ideal for hot sauces and salsas.9

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Poblano Ancho

7" • 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. Vigorous plants set continuously in a wide variety of soils and climates. Highly resistant to Tobacco Mosaic virus.¹

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Red Habanero

3" • 80-90 days • Red

Glossy red habaneros are seriously hot with fruity overtones. Photo: T. Voekler / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Scotch Bonnet

1-2" • 90-120 days • Yellow

An heirloom treasure from Jamaica, this pepper is fruity and full-bodied. The thick walls of the pepper are well suited to long cooking times for making jerks and curries.¹

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Serrano

2-3" • 70-80 days • Green

Similar in appearance to the popular jalapeño, Grows compact peppers without comprising heat. Is most popularly enjoyed raw, grilled, or pickled.¹

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Thai Chili

1" • 70-80 days • Green to red • Heirloom

Capsicum annuum. Non-GMO. Warm season annual. The small pungent fruit of this pepper can be harvested when green or red. The prolific plants yield large harvests, are hardy to 55°F, and tolerant of rainy weather. Traditionally used in Asian cuisine.4

Sweet peppers

   
063_Pepper_Bell Pepper_California Wonder_1_UCMG of Alameda Co_PDimas

California Wonder

4-5" • 65 days • Green to red

Each plant produces wonderfully sweet bell peppers that are typically 4-lobed, thick-walled, and blocky. The leafy plant habit provides good scald protection, and the large, rich green fruit turns red on the bush. A great choice for cool growing conditions.¹

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Corno de Toro

8-10" • 60-80 days • Green to red

An early, productive, and great-tasting duo. Versatile and tasty any way you eat them—raw, cooked, sliced, diced, sautéed, stuffed, and especially fire-roasted, which caramelizes the sugars and elevates them to a whole new level of delicious! Photo: 305 Seahill / CC BY-ND 2.0

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Jimmy Nardello

6-8" • 75 days • Green to red • Heirloom

Sweet, non-bell peppers that can be used in salads or stir-fries. They have a banana-like shape, and are thin-walled.7

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Lunch Box Orange

2-3" • 80 days • Orange

These beautiful mini-sized peppers are remarkably sweet and flavorful. They are delicious sautéed, or used as an addition to salads. Of course, they are perfect for a healthy snack in the garden or a lunch box. These are tall, strong plants that yield well.2

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Lunch Box Red

2-3" • 75 days • Red

These beautiful mini-sized peppers are remarkably sweet and flavorful. They are delicious sautéed, or used as an addition to salads. Of course, they are perfect for a healthy snack in the garden or a lunch box. They are a bit smaller and earlier than the orange and yellow Lunchbox. These are tall, strong plants that yield well.³

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Lunch Box Yellow

2-3" • 80 days • Yellow

These beautiful mini-sized peppers are remarkably sweet and flavorful. They are delicious sautéed, or used as an addition to salads. Of course, they're perfect for a healthy snack in the garden or a lunch box. These are tall, strong plants that yield well. Photo: Johnny's Selected Seeds

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NuMex Joe E. Parker

6-8" • 70-80 days • Green to red • 24-30"

The ideal pepper for roasting, stuffing, or canning, in addition to using fresh. This pepper has thick walls with few seeds and big yields! Very productive plants. Peppers turn red when mature. 500-2,500 Scoville heat units (mild).²

070_Pepper_Sweet_Orange Sun_UCMG Alameda County

Orange Sun

4" • 75-80 days • Green to orange • 32"

Expect big things from this large, sunny pepper that boasts thick walls with rich, sweet flavor. Harvest in both color stages to boost production and give meals more color! This pepper is so pretty; you may want to put it in a container on the patio!9

071_Pepper_Hot_Padron_UCMG of Alameda Co_PJoki

Padron

2-4" • 60 days • Green

If you want an authentic regional pepper from Spain, this is it! Used when small for the mildest flavor, these peppers are a favorite in tapas bars across Spain. They are traditionally picked green, sautéed in olive oil, and finished with coarse-ground sea salt for a delectable appetizer. Scoville heat units 100-1,000 (mild). Note this pepper is humorously referred to as “Spanish Roulette”—although 90% of them are mild, you will occasionally come across an unpredictable hot one.²

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Shishito

3-4" • 60 days • Green to red

This mildly spiced pepper is popular in Japan where its thin walls make it particularly suitable for tempura. It’s also very good in stir-fries or sautés. In Asia, this pepper is always cooked green, but they also may be used red, thinly sliced into salads or cole slaws. Medium, upright plants produce a good yield of thin-walled peppers over an extended harvest period.4

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.