Pot-a-peno botanical illustration

Pot-a-peno

Capsicum annuum

An AAS-recognized compact jalapeño cultivar suited to containers and hanging baskets.

Medium 2,500 SHU
Flavor
Bright green, peppery.
Origin
United States / commercial breeding
Best uses
Fresh use, Pickling, Container growing
Days to maturity
70-95

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Hits immediately, climbs to a moderate peak, and lingers a while, felt across the mouth. Clear, direct

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