- Open-pollinated
- Mild
- 67 (estimated) days to maturity (from transplant)
- 2,500–5,000 SHU
- Green
Early Jalapeno
Jalapeno M-10 · Early Jalapeño
Open-pollinated mild pepper from United States, 1977. Standard jalapeno flavour on a plant that finishes two weeks sooner. Ready in about 67 days from transplant.
Single source · Updated Sep 19, 2026 · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
At a glance
- Heat
- Mild 2,500–5,000 SHU
- Pod
- Elongated ~1 oz (20–35 g) (estimated)
Blunt conical pods about 76 mm long and 38 mm across, green ripening to red, with thick walls.
- Species
- Capsicum annuum
- Days to harvest
- 67 days (estimated) from transplant · Early
- Plant height
- 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) Compact
- Spacing
- 18 × 24 in (46 × 61 cm) (estimated)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Position
- Handles open positions
- Growing sites
- Greenhouse · Open ground · Container
- Container growing
- Balcony friendly min. 3 gal (15 L) pot (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Easy (estimated) 1/5
- Skin
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- Green
- Red
Heat
Scoville heat units
Mild
Early Jalapeno Scoville heat units: 2,500–5,000 SHU
Warm rather than hot, around a Cubanelle, a Pepperoncini or a Shishito. Most people eat these without reaching for water.
Flavor
“Standard jalapeno flavour on a plant that finishes two weeks sooner.”
Growing calendar
67 (estimated) days from transplant Early
Timing shown for temperate climates; sow indoors 6–8 (estimated) weeks before your last frost date. Look up your last frost date by ZIP code →
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistances — protect this variety with good airflow and crop rotation.
Uses & tags
- Fresh & salads
- Canning
- Stuffing
- Roasting
- Short season
- Cold climate
- Beginner friendly
- Container star
Origin
Early Jalapeno is the jalapeno for gardeners who run out of summer. The Vegetable Cultivar Descriptions compendium records it from Petoseed in 1977, also catalogued as Jalapeno M-10, open-pollinated, green turning red, with fruit about 76 mm long and wide adaptation. Tomato Growers Supply lists 67 days, which is a fortnight ahead of most jalapenos, and Botanical Interests notes it handles cooler climates better than the rest of the type. Heat is ordinary for a jalapeno at 2,500 to 5,000 Scoville heat units.
Sources
Where to buy seeds
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Questions
How do you grow a Early Jalapeno plant?
A Early Jalapeno plant grows 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) tall. Space plants 18 in (46 cm) apart in rows 24 in (61 cm) apart (estimated). Start seed indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost (estimated). It needs full sun.
How long does Early Jalapeno take to mature?
Early Jalapeno is ready in about 67 days from transplant.
How hot is Early Jalapeno?
Early Jalapeno sits in the mild range, about 2,500–5,000 Scoville heat units. Figures vary between seed sellers, so treat them as a band rather than a measurement.
Can Early Jalapeno be grown in a container?
Yes — Early Jalapeno grows well in a container of at least 15 L (3 gal).
Is Early Jalapeno resistant to disease?
No disease resistance is documented for Early Jalapeno.
See also
Guides featuring this variety
