How to Transplant Jalapeno Peppers

Jalapeno peppers are ready to harvest 70 days after you plant them. Start the jalapeno peppers indoors and transplant them into the garden once the soil warms because they don't tolerate frost. Transplant seedlings into fertile, well-draining soil and care for them properly so they stay healthy and eventually produce viable fruits. Transplant the jalapenos outdoors once they are six to eight weeks old and 5 inches tall.

5-10-10 granular fertilizer
Organic mulch

Instructions

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  Plant the jalapenos in a location that has well-drained soil. A site in full sunlight works best. To prevent diseases, don't plant the jalapeno peppers where peppers, tomatoes, potatoes or eggplants were grown in the previous two seasons.
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  Set the seedlings outdoors to acclimate before planting in the garden. Place them in a location where they receive a half day of sunlight and are protected from the wind. Increase the amount that the jalapenos are outdoors over the next two weeks and bring them indoors when temperatures are freezing.
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  Space the peppers 14 to 16 inches apart in rows that are 36 inches apart. Transplant the jalapeno peppers only after the threat of frost.
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  Apply a 5-10-10 granular fertilizer to the pepper plants once you transplant them. Apply the fertilizer again once the plants blossom. Follow the directions on the granular fertilizer to apply it properly.
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  Place a 1- to 2-inch layer of organic mulch such as straw or grass clippings around the jalapenos to keep the ground warm.
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  Water the soil to keep it moist to a depth of 6 inches. The jalapeno pepper plant may become stressed with insufficient watering. Water the plants at the base for best results.

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