Your jalapeno plant stem turning black is most likely a harmless color change called lignification.   But it can also be a sign of a serious fungal disease like phytophthora blight or bacterial soft rot.   If you’ve noticed your jalapeno plant stem turning black, you probably want to know exactly what’s happening before you … Read more

Your jalapenos turn black for a few very common reasons, and most of them are perfectly normal.   If you’ve been spotting dark patches or entire peppers turning a deep, almost scary black, don’t panic right away.   Black coloring on jalapenos is often just a sign of maturity, sun exposure, or a minor environmental … Read more

Why do my jalapenos have white lines on them?   That’s a question I hear all the time from gardeners who step outside, spot a beautiful pepper, and then notice those thin, pale streaks running down the sides.   White lines on jalapenos are completely normal and they’re actually a sign of the pepper’s maturity … Read more

Your jalapenos taste like green peppers because of a combination of variety, harvest timing, and growing conditions that can all influence flavor.   It’s a frustrating surprise when you bite into what should be a spicy jalapeno and instead get the sweet, grassy profile of a bell pepper.   When you notice that your jalapenos … Read more

Your jalapeños have stretch marks because they are growing faster than their skin can keep up with.   This is a completely normal physiological response called corking, and it’s actually a sign of a healthy, vigorous pepper plant.   Those fine, pale lines and cracks on the surface are not a disease, they aren’t caused … Read more

Jalapenos have cracks for a few specific reasons, but the most common culprit is irregular watering.   When your jalapenos have cracks, it’s usually a sign of rapid growth spurts followed by dry spells.   This cracking on jalapenos can be frustrating when you’ve babied your plants all season long.   Why do my jalapenos … Read more