Your Daily Facts about Jalapenos
Good old jalapenos! Great hot pepper! This year, so far we have put up about 8 pints of jalapeno slices from our garden. And still have more to pick! So enjoy this favorite pepper of Mexican cuisine. Common Name: Jalapeno Species: Capsicum annuum Size: 2 to 3 inches long, 1 inch wide Shape: Conical, cylindrical, pendant, taper to a rounded end Color: Green or red Scoville Heat Units: 2,500 to 10,000 Otherwise Known As: Acorchado, bola, candelaria, gorda, jarocho, morita Grown In: V