I have grown jalapenos a few times over the past few years. Whether from seed or store bought seedling, my experience has been that they have been mild for some reason. Even the serranos that I grew last year were mild compared the ones bought in the store. This year I picked up a hot jalapeno plant and grew it in the same bed with my tomatoes. We have had plenty of rain this year, so not much in the way of stress that supposedly increases heat. Yet, these are the hottest jalapenos I have grown. The early ones were pretty small but the later ones have gained a little size. But they are definitely hotter than any I have grown before. I have no idea why
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