Pot-a-Peno Pepper

Capsicum annuum

CAP-sick-um ANN-yoo-um

Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable

Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°

Pot-a-peno is a fun new jalapeno pepper with a compact habit perfect for growing in containers and hanging baskets. Plentiful small, green jalapeño fruits have a traditional spicy zip that is great in any dish where you want a little punch of spice. Simply leave the fruit on the vine a few extra weeks and they will ripen to red for a sweet, spicy flavor. This variety is earlier to mature than other jalapenos giving you a head start on your garden’s harvest. A unique trait of Pot-a-peno is how the fruit hangs down beneath the plant making it very easy to harvest without damaging the appearance or productivity of the plant. A dense foliage canopy makes for an attractive addition to your patio or balcony garden.

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Pot-a-Peno Pepper
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Chili

Characteristics

Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Dappled Sun
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)

Care

Care Level
Moderate

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Self-Pollinating
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide

Fruit and Pollination

Days to Harvest
70 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Hot
Ploidy
Diploid
Scoville Units
0 Sweet