Hot Pepper, Jalapeno 'La Bomba'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Early (55-68 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Morgan Hill, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Cudahy, WI | September 2023 | positive

I love this pepper. Like a big, fat Jalapeno. Comes in well every year and produces a nice number of peppers. Next year I will plant it i...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2012 | neutral

A 2 3/4 x 1 inch dark green jalapeno.

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