Jalapeno Gran Chile

Jalapeno Gran Chile is a named jalapeño cultivar within the species Capsicum annuum, widely offered by seed suppliers and garden retailers. It is valued for medium heat, thick flesh, and reliable yields suitable for culinary use.

Plants are typically described as robust and productive, often reaching approximately 70–80 cm in height under favourable growing conditions. Heavy fruiting is commonly noted, particularly in full sun, with sustained harvest potential throughout the season.

Pods begin green and mature to bright red if left on the plant. Fruits are described as thick-walled with firm flesh, suitable for fresh eating, salsas, pickling, roasting, stuffing, and general cooking applications. While exact dimensions are not consistently documented in listings, fruit size aligns with medium-to-large jalapeño proportions, typically around 8–10 cm in length.

Heat is generally described as medium, often rated around 5 on a 1–10 scale by sellers, corresponding to approximately 5 000–10 000 Scoville Heat Units. This places it slightly toward the hotter end of typical jalapeño varieties but well within the standard jalapeño heat range. Reported SHU values are based on seller information rather than independent laboratory testing specific to this named selection.

The cultivar is marketed as vigorous and heavy yielding, performing best in warm growing conditions typical for jalapeño production. The name “Gran Chile” reflects its productive habit and substantial fruit compared with some standard jalapeño selections.

There is no readily available formal breeder documentation or botanical registry entry specifically detailing the origin or introduction year of Jalapeno Gran Chile. Information is derived primarily from commercial seed listings and gardening sources.