Are my jalapeños ready to pick, or should they stay a little longer? by plant-lover1994 4 Comments louisalollig 2 months ago You can let them stay on until they are red, which is then called a chipotle pepper. It’s all just preference Lonely_Space_241 2 months ago Longer I think, they will get larger and more spicy. If picked too early they are flavorless and have no spice, but I am someone who loves heat. RibertarianVoter 2 months ago If you’re going to pick them green, wait until you see some corking — that’s when you’ll know they’re full sized.I prefer to harvest them red, but you’ll get more peppers if you pick them green. almoop1982 2 months ago Pick them on a hot day when you also forgot to water.Write A CommentYou must be logged in to post a comment.
louisalollig 2 months ago You can let them stay on until they are red, which is then called a chipotle pepper. It’s all just preference
Lonely_Space_241 2 months ago Longer I think, they will get larger and more spicy. If picked too early they are flavorless and have no spice, but I am someone who loves heat.
RibertarianVoter 2 months ago If you’re going to pick them green, wait until you see some corking — that’s when you’ll know they’re full sized.I prefer to harvest them red, but you’ll get more peppers if you pick them green.
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You can let them stay on until they are red, which is then called a chipotle pepper. It’s all just preference
Longer I think, they will get larger and more spicy. If picked too early they are flavorless and have no spice, but I am someone who loves heat.
If you’re going to pick them green, wait until you see some corking — that’s when you’ll know they’re full sized.
I prefer to harvest them red, but you’ll get more peppers if you pick them green.
Pick them on a hot day when you also forgot to water.