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Pepper profile

Jalapeño – Yellow

Origin
Mexico
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Yellow
Pod size
2-3 inches

Scoville heat range

2,500 – 8,000 SHU

Mild heat level

About Jalapeño – Yellow

Yellow Jalapeño (also called Jalapeño Amarillo) is naturally yellow variety, not just unripe or overripe jalapeño. It maintains same heat level (2,500-8,000 SHU) as green jalapeños but offers brighter, slightly fruitier flavor. The yellow color adds visual interest to salsas and dishes. These peppers are particularly popular in Central American cuisine. They pickle beautifully, maintaining their vibrant color. The flavor is similar to green jalapeños but with more pronounced fruity notes.

Flavor profile

Bright, fruity with jalapeño heat

In the kitchen

Fresh salsas, pickling, stuffing, colorful dishes

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
75-85 days
Plant height
24-36 inches

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