Jalapeno pepper

Jalapeno pepper: description of the variety and the pungency of the pepper

This type of pepper is a favorite among specialists working in the culinary field, because it has an amazing taste, it burns a little. The most famous named member of the family is the chili pepper, which is also used in cooking on a par with jalapenos. On the territory of Russia, this vegetable is not often grown, which is a pity: lovers of spiciness would appreciate it.

What is this vegetable like? It is indeed a relative of chili peppers, as they belong to the same family. Considered one of the hottest peppers in the world, it is rated two and a half to eight points from worldwide sharpness indexes. In food without heat treatment, only pods are used, it is necessary to get them within a certain period of time. When picked late, the fruits are red, dried, cut very finely and used as a spicy seasoning. Typically, peppers are five to six centimeters in size, and sometimes some specimens reach nine centimeters in length.

Jalapeno peppers have been cultivated for many years, mostly reaching a height of about fifty centimeters. Experienced summer residents and gardeners noticed the effect on the growth of the bush and the amount of its harvest, it grows faster on small bushes, up to fifty peppers in one season from each bush.

Body temperature rises slowly when jalapeno peppers are consumed. It is recommended to eat it more carefully.

The content of jalapeno pepper contains a huge variety of vitamins and useful microelements that contribute to the normalization of metabolism, weight loss, and normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. You can not eat jalapeno peppers for people with allergic diseases, gastritis. It aggravates these complications.

Jalapeno peppers are classified as medium-spicy peppers. To obtain the proper pungency, it is necessary to grow peppers under favorable conditions. If you want to reduce the severity, remove the skin. In the mouth, when eating jalapeno peppers, heat and burning sensations appear. Jalapenos are said to be spicier than chili peppers, but many people think otherwise.

How to grow jalapeno peppers

This variety of pepper grows in open soil, but the easiest growing method is planting at home. Peppers are propagated using seeds and cuttings. Cutting is not a very popular method, because the probability of survival of the cuttings is extremely low. Planting material, namely seeds, must be disinfected in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate, leave them for a day. Prepare the soil in advance, add organic fertilizing, garden soil and sand (proportions of two to two and to one), it is recommended to use a drainage layer, for example, crushed brick, gravel, shingles.

Points of instruction for planting jalapeno peppers:
- Prepare a container with planting holes in advance, the space between which should be five centimeters. The planting material, namely the seeds, is sown down one and a half centimeters and two centimeters long.
- This variety is not adversely affected by direct sunlight. However, at the beginning of growth, the plant should be placed in a place with a temperature in the region of ten to fifteen degrees, with artificial lighting. Cover the container with the plant with thick plastic wrap or glass.
- Bring in fresh air at all times.Use a spray bottle to freshen the plant. However, you should be careful, in the excessive use of the sprayer, mold can appear.
- The protection can be removed when the first shoots are hatched, they usually appear after fourteen days.
- Dive the seedlings immediately after the formation of two to three leaves. Don't forget about drainage.
- If there are new shoots, you can make sure that the growing instructions are followed correctly.

It is recommended to plant jalapeno peppers from the first winter month to the second spring month. Buy artificial lighting from a garden-themed store.

Specificity of care

Jalapeno pepper is an unpretentious plant, but no one has canceled the strict adherence to the rules of care:
- Watch the temperature indoors and outdoors, they should not be below twenty-five degrees.
- With a lack of water, the plant decreases in size and grows more slowly.
- Never use tap water for irrigation.
- Be sure to let fresh air into the room, this helps to reduce the likelihood of attacks by parasites and diseases.
- During the flowering process, apply fertilizing twice a month.
- Change containers of pepper as it grows.
- After replanting jalapeno peppers, pinch it.

Jalapeno peppers are used in cooking to make salads, jams, pizzas, and seasonings. As you could understand, growing this culture is not a part of any work. Use gloves and glasses when handling pepper.

Diseases and parasites

Due to its hotness, jalapeno peppers are not attacked by parasites and various diseases. The only one to be wary of is the spider mite. Rinse the plant with water.

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