Pepper Seeds - Hot - Tam Jalapeño
Description
The Capsicum annuum ‘Tam Jalapeño’ is a milder, improved strain of the traditional jalapeño, bred for gardeners and cooks who love the pepper’s bold flavor but prefer gentler heat. Developed at Texas A&M University, this variety delivers the same classic jalapeño taste — earthy, grassy, and slightly smoky — with one-third to one-half the heat of standard jalapeños, making it ideal for family gardens, markets, and pickling projects.
Plants are vigorous and highly productive, growing 24–30 inches tall with strong branching and abundant dark-green foliage. The pods measure about 3 inches long and are thick-walled, glossy, and slightly tapered, ripening from deep green to red. Their uniform size and smooth skin make them perfect for stuffing, slicing, and commercial processing.
Despite its tame heat level, the Tam Jalapeño retains the true jalapeño flavor profile — rich, fresh, and aromatic — beloved in salsas, nachos, and smoked chipotle preparations. It’s especially favored by growers seeking disease resistance and high yields, as it shows strong tolerance to bacterial leaf spot and potato virus Y.
Originating from the careful breeding work of agricultural scientists collaborating with traditional growers in Texas, the Tam Jalapeño reflects a balance of heritage flavor and modern reliability — a pepper made for both flavor lovers and production-minded gardeners alike.
Original: $2.00
-70%$2.00
$0.60
Description
Description
The Capsicum annuum ‘Tam Jalapeño’ is a milder, improved strain of the traditional jalapeño, bred for gardeners and cooks who love the pepper’s bold flavor but prefer gentler heat. Developed at Texas A&M University, this variety delivers the same classic jalapeño taste — earthy, grassy, and slightly smoky — with one-third to one-half the heat of standard jalapeños, making it ideal for family gardens, markets, and pickling projects.
Plants are vigorous and highly productive, growing 24–30 inches tall with strong branching and abundant dark-green foliage. The pods measure about 3 inches long and are thick-walled, glossy, and slightly tapered, ripening from deep green to red. Their uniform size and smooth skin make them perfect for stuffing, slicing, and commercial processing.
Despite its tame heat level, the Tam Jalapeño retains the true jalapeño flavor profile — rich, fresh, and aromatic — beloved in salsas, nachos, and smoked chipotle preparations. It’s especially favored by growers seeking disease resistance and high yields, as it shows strong tolerance to bacterial leaf spot and potato virus Y.
Originating from the careful breeding work of agricultural scientists collaborating with traditional growers in Texas, the Tam Jalapeño reflects a balance of heritage flavor and modern reliability — a pepper made for both flavor lovers and production-minded gardeners alike.
