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Purple Jalapeño Pepper

Purple Jalapeño Pepper

Deep purple jalapeños with classic flavor and moderate heat.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Medium

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    2,500–8,000 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum annuum

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Purple to red

  • ⏳ Days

    70–80 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Purple Jalapeño is a unique twist on a classic favorite, producing smooth, medium-sized peppers that develop a deep purple color before eventually ripening to red.

This variety combines the familiar flavor and heat of a traditional jalapeño with added visual appeal, making it a standout both in the garden and at harvest.

Flavor & Heat

Purple Jalapeño delivers a classic jalapeño flavor with moderate, approachable heat. The taste is fresh and slightly grassy when harvested early, becoming fuller and slightly sweeter as it ripens.

The purple stage offers a striking appearance while maintaining the familiar jalapeño experience.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and temperatures have warmed. Purple Jalapeño performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent watering.

Plants are compact and productive, making them well suited for garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Harvest purple for visual appeal or allow to ripen to red for deeper flavor.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from classic to visually unique.

Purple Jalapeño represents a familiar favorite with a bold twist.

Same jalapeño foundation — just louder.

From soil to scorch.