John M

Jalapenos don’t need to be cooked, but deciding whether to cook them depends entirely on the texture, flavor, and heat level you’re after.   You can eat jalapenos raw straight from the garden, sliced onto tacos, or diced into a fresh pico de gallo, and they’re completely safe that way.   Cooking jalapenos, on the … Read more

Jalapeños do need support, and it’s one of the best things you can do for a healthy, productive pepper plant.   If you’ve been wondering whether jalapeños need support, the short answer is yes, especially once they start producing those heavy, beautiful peppers.   Jalapeño plants can grow surprisingly tall and bushy, and without proper … Read more

Jalapeños do need full sun to grow their best, and that means aiming for at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight each day.   While they can technically survive with less, the pepper plants simply won’t produce the abundant, spicy harvest you’re hoping for.   When I say jalapeños need full sun, I’m … Read more

Jalapenos need pollination to produce a good crop of peppers.   While jalapeno plants are self-pollinating, meaning they don’t require a different plant variety for pollination, they still need help moving pollen from the male parts of the flower to the female parts.   If you’ve been wondering whether your jalapenos need pollination or if … Read more

Jalapenos need a lot of sun, and plenty of it, to thrive and produce those fiery, delicious peppers you love.   In fact, if you’ve been wondering whether jalapenos need a lot of sun to grow successfully, the short answer is a resounding yes, as they are sun-loving plants that crave warmth and light.   … Read more

Jalapenos don’t need a lot of water, but they do need consistent moisture to thrive.   If you’ve been wondering whether jalapenos need a lot of water, the short answer is no, they prefer a steady drink rather than a flood.   Giving jalapenos too much water can actually be worse than letting them dry … Read more