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Jalapeno Gigante Pepper

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$14.99
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$14.99
This product does not ship to: Idaho, Nevada
  • Between 2,500 and 5,000 Scoville Units
  • 18-24 Inches Tall
  • 12-18 Inches Wide
  • Plant in Full Sun

When you crave a jalapeno popper, you might as well enjoy a healthy serving. Jalapeno Gigante is one of the largest jalapenos and a favorite of cooks for stuffing. The glossy green peppers grow to nearly 5 inches long by maturity, which takes just over 2 months. That's pretty quick for a flavor-packed hot pepper this size. You get plenty of moderate heat with each fruit grown.

Jalapenos are hotter than ancho peppers but not nearly as hot as cayennes. They score between 2,500 and 5,000 Scoville units. Jalapeno Gigante only grows to about 24 inches tall, but the plant can be packed with pretty green peppers for a big batch of hot salsa. It is best to clip harvested jalapenos off than to twist and pull on the stem.

Gigante Jalapeno Pepper Plant Care

Whether planting Jalapeno Gigante in a container, raised bed or garden row, be sure it gets a warm start. The soil should be rich, fertile and warm, and the nighttime temperatures should be above 60 degrees. Space the pepper plants 18 to 24 inches apart to give them room to grow and get air circulation. Other than that, peppers need regular water and little other care.

Growing Gigante Jalapeno Peppers

Jalapeno Gigante plants need full sun, at least 6 hours a day. With plenty of sun, warm temperatures and water, the plant should reach its 2-foot height and reward the grower with plenty of jalapeno peppers within about 2 months. You can harvest jalapenos while green or red.

Despite the size of Jalapeno Gigante fruit, the plant is fairly small, and fits well into large patio containers. The pot should be nearly 2 feet wide at the mouth and have good drainage.

Watering Gigante Jalapeno Pepper Plants

Jalapenos need plenty of regular watering equivalent to 1 to 2 inches of rain a week. Slow watering with drip systems or soaker hoses work best.

Feeding Gigante Jalapeno Pepper Plants

There is no need to fertilize Jalapeno Gigante often. The plant does fine in rich, good quality soil. Monthly fertilizing with a balanced fruit and vegetable food might improve pepper production; too much fertilizing produces more leaves and less fruit.

Gigante Jalapeno Pepper Plant Information

Common Name: Jalapeno Gigante Pepper
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Plant Type: Jalapeno Pepper – Mild Heat
Edible Type: Vegetable
Vegetable Size: 4-5 inches
Light Exposure: Full Sun (+6 hrs.)
Spacing: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Width: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Brand: BURPEE®
SKU:
PEPJGP45

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Jalapeno Gigante Pepper Show Reviews

  • 5
    Pepper ...

    Posted by Jose argudo on May 24, 2021

    Very well packed Amazing hearty and good sized Reasonable price