Chilli, Jalapeno Ruben - Medium spicy, organic seeds
Capsicum annuum L.
Jalapeño ‘Ruben’ is one of the most iconic hot peppers from Mexican cuisine. It has a bold, distinctive flavour and a medium heat level (10,000–20,000 Scoville/SHU), making it approachable for many heat-lovers — spicy, but not extreme.QUICK INFO
Type: hot pepper (jalapeño)
Heat: medium, 10,000–20,000 SHU
Plant height: ~60–120 cm, strong growth
Fruits: ~4–9 cm, firm and compact flesh
Colour: typically harvested glossy dark green (can ripen red if left longer)
Where to grow: greenhouse, warm outdoor spot, large container; loves sun and warmth
Start indoors: late February – March
Transplant: late May – June (after frost risk)
Harvest: summer into autumn (earlier in warm conditions)
DESCRIPTION
‘Ruben’ is a jalapeño with a great everyday balance: enough heat to lift your food, plus that classic jalapeño taste. The fruits are 4–9 cm long with a firm bite — perfect for slicing, salsa, tacos, burgers, roasting, and pickling.
Harvest when fruits are full-shaped and glossy dark green. If you prefer a different flavour profile, leave some fruits longer to ripen (often turning red). For best results, grow in full sun with plenty of warmth; in containers, keep watering steady and feed regularly through the season.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How hot is it?
Medium heat: 10,000–20,000 SHU.
When should I harvest?
When fruits are well-formed, full-sized, and glossy dark green.
Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes — use a large container, full sun, and consistent watering/feeding.
Can the fruits turn red?
Yes. Jalapeños are often picked green, but they can ripen red if left on the plant.
How can I reduce the heat in cooking?
Remove the seeds and the pale inner membrane — that’s where most of the heat sits.
Packet 5 seeds
