| Description | Emerald Fire Jalapeno Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a hybrid that produces many sizeable crack-resistant fruits. Has about 2,500 Scovilles of heat. |
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| Plant Type | Annuals, Edibles Vegetables, Edible Fruit |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | preferred temperatures 60-65 degrees during the day and do not go lower than 50 degrees at night |
| Flowers | small, white |
| Fruit | large, glossy green, thick wall with very little cracking, maturing to red. |
| Leaves | green |
| Dimensions | can get over 24 inches tall |
| Maintenance | may need to be staked |
| Propagation | To grow peppers successfully, plant the yellow, flat seeds for at least six weeks before transplanting them outside. Protect them from chilly temperatures and consider bringing them inside during colder months. Use a combination of your own seedlings and store-bought plants for a more extended harvest season. |
| Misc Facts | 'Emerald Fire' offers improved disease resistance compared to other jalapeno varieties, and its fruits resist cracking-winner of a 2015 All-America Selection. |
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