Hot Pepper Seeds,
Jalapeño Pumpkin Spice

Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the final frost date, then transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, once night temperatures stay above 55 F and the soil has warmed to about 65 F. Pumpkin Spice jalapenos grow well in USDA Zones 5-10, offering a long harvest season of vivid orange peppers. If you're not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

Begin seeds indoors 8–12 weeks before the final frost date, then transplant outdoors once temperatures don’t drop below 65 F. Pumpkin Spice jalapeños grow well in USDA Zones 5–10, offering a long harvest season of vivid orange peppers​.

Pumpkin Spice jalapeños need 8-12 hours of direct sunlight daily and prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil. Water regularly but allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Fertilize every 3–4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer, reducing nitrogen once the plants start flowering and setting fruit. Consider staking to support the branches as the peppers mature and grow heavy​.

• Peppers are mainly self-pollinating, but bees occasionally work pepper flowers as well.
• To be absolutely sure that you will not have any crossing, different varieties should be isolated by at least 500 feet.
• To save seed, allow the fruit to mature fully; then simply remove seeds.
• It is a good idea to wear gloves when working with very hot peppers, and to consider wearing a mask when working with a large quantity of dried seeds.
• Let seeds dry for a week before storing them in a jar.
• Pepper seeds will remain viable for up to 5 years.