Jalapeño
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Mexico's most famous export after maybe the taco itself. Named for Xalapa (Jalapa), Veracruz. When smoked and dried, it becomes the Chipotle. When allowed to ripen red on the vine, it's sometimes called Huachinango. Typically 2,500–8,000 SHU. The most commercially grown hot pepper worldwide. TAM Jalapeño, developed by Texas A&M, is a milder commercial variant. Also listed as Jalapeño Red. Giant-fruited selection. Jumbo selection. Large-podded form. Early-maturing selection. Sweet/mild selection.
Mexico's most famous export after maybe the taco itself. Named for Xalapa (Jalapa), Veracruz. When smoked and dried, it becomes the Chipotle. When allowed to ripen red on the vine, it's sometimes called Huachinango. Typically 2,500–8,000 SHU. The most commercially grown hot pepper worldwide. TAM Jalapeño, developed by Texas A&M, is a milder commercial variant. Also listed as Jalapeño Red. Giant-fruited selection. Jumbo selection. Large-podded form. Early-maturing selection. Sweet/mild selection.
