Description

Sunny jalapeño flavor with a golden twist. Jaloro, also known as Cal Oro, is the classic yellow jalapeño bred for bright color, clean crunch, and a friendly, medium heat. Expect fresh green pepper, citrus, and a hint of fruit over a jalapeño bite that plays beautifully in salsas, pickles, and poppers. As pods ripen they move from pale lemon to rich gold, then to tangerine and finally scarlet, giving you a painter’s palette of harvests on a single plant.

The plants are sturdy and prolific, about 2 to 3 feet tall with a well-branched habit that sets clusters of smooth, blunt-tipped pods. Deep green foliage frames the fruit so the plants read ornamental even before color breaks. Pods average 3 to 4 inches long with thick, juicy walls that deliver satisfying snap and hold texture when grilled or pickled. They roast and peel easily, and their firm flesh stuffs cleanly for jalapeño poppers and skewers.

Bite into a golden ripe pod and you get sweet pepper first, then a classic jalapeño warmth that finishes clean. In the kitchen, Jaloro shines anywhere you’d use a jalapeño but want extra color: quick refrigerator pickles, pico de gallo, tacos, nachos, and bright, golden hot sauces. Dried and ground at full red, it yields a sunny, gently smoky powder perfect for rubs, eggs, and roasted vegetables. A dependable garden workhorse with a showpiece look, Jaloro brings generous yields, festive color, and the familiar flavor everyone loves.