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Pepper Seeds - Hot Pepper - Craig’s Grande Jalapeño

Meet the popper king: Craig’s Grande Jalapeño packs extra-large, thick-walled pods with classic jalapeño snap and just-right heat. Bred for stuffing and grilling, it loads plants with heavy, crack-resistant harvests all season.
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Big, bold, and built for the grill. Craig’s Grande Jalapeño is an open-pollinated classic that delivers oversized, uniform pods with the true jalapeño snap. Expect dependable heat in the mild-to-medium range, bright green flavor at the fresh stage, and a rich sweetness when fully red. If you love stuffed jalapeños, poppers, and thick salsa chunks, this is the go-to.

Plants are vigorous and tidy, about 2 to 3 feet tall with a branching habit that loads every node with blossoms and fruit. Dark green foliage frames glossy pods that average 3 to 4 inches long with broad shoulders and extra-thick walls. Fruit matures from deep green to fire-engine red, and the sturdy walls make them ideal for grilling, stuffing, and canning without collapsing.

On the palate, Craig’s Grande brings classic jalapeño character: grassy and bright when green, then sweeter and slightly smoky as it turns red. Heat typically lands around 3,000 to 8,000 Scoville units, enough kick to wake up dishes without overwhelming them. Use green pods for fresh salsas, tacos, nachos, and poppers. Let a portion ripen red for jam, ristras, or a balanced chile powder that keeps jalapeño’s distinct flavor.

Jalapeños trace their origins to Mexico and remain a cornerstone of regional cuisines. Craig’s Grande is a gardener-favored selection that amplifies what people love about the type: bigger pods, thicker flesh, and reliable yields in beds, raised beds, and 7 to 10 gallon containers. Grow it once and it quickly becomes the jalapeño you measure the others against.

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Minimum Seed Count
25
Heat
Hot
Scoville Heat Units
3,000–8,000 SHU
Soil pH
6.0–6.5
Soil Type
Loamy
Sunlight
Full sun
Plant Spacing
18 in
Row Spacing
24 in
Support
Stake
Ideal Soil Temp
80–90°F
Seed Depth
1/4 in
Sprouts in
10-21 Days
Life Cycle
Annual
Frost Hardy
Tender
Scientific Name
Capsicum annuum
Maturity
70-79 Days (from transplant)
Grow Location
In-ground bed, Raised bed, Containers, Greenhouse, High Tunnel, Community garden
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Our seeds are grown and sourced from the US. They're then packed and shipped from Colerain NC.

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We regularly test the quality and germination rate of our seeds. We're so confident that our seeds are backed by a 1 year warranty!

Soil Readiness

for Pepper Plants (Capsicum spp.)

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