Help getting hot back in my Jalapenos

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
mikeinsantarosa Santa Rosa, CA(Zone 9b) Aug 16, 2023

I've grown jalapenos for years and up until the last couple years they have had plenty of heat. The last three years my jalapenos have been more like bell peppers.

I have 6 plants now and they have plenty of fruit but again closer to bells.

What can I do to get more heat from my peppers?

Thanks - mike

Post #10553599
Quote
ZilyZily Castro Valley, CA Aug 16, 2023

I just googled 'why are home grown jalapenos not hot?" and up comes many articles on this and how to get them hotter. Evidently, it is a common problem.

Post #10553600
Quote
MaypopLaurel Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA(Zone 7b) Aug 16, 2023

Are you growing from saved seed? Peppers are so promiscuous in my garden.

Post #10553609
Quote
mikeinsantarosa Santa Rosa, CA(Zone 9b) Sep 04, 2023

The answer is simple. If your peppers are not hot and they are a variety that should be, check and or change your watering schedule. Water no more every three days and your peppers will be hot. This is what worked for me. A friend of mine in San Jose only waters his twice per week and his peppers are always hot.

Obviously, if you're in an area that gets regular rainfall, this won't work for you.

Sure wish someone would have told me

Post #10554175
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Ask-a-Dave's-Gardener Threads

Go to all Ask-a-Dave's-Gardener threads
BACK TO TOP