Craig's Grande Jalapeno Seeds

Craig’s Grande Jalapeno Seeds – Heirloom Giant Jalapeno Variety, Non-GMO Vegetable Seeds for Planting in the Home Garden

Dhara Seeds, a big, trusted name in the USA seed market with a vast, high-quality selection, proudly offers Craig’s Grande Jalapeno Seeds, an exceptional heirloom variety known for its extra-large, flavorful peppers. This non-GMO jalapeno is a perfect choice for home gardeners looking to grow thick-walled, mildly spicy peppers that are excellent for fresh use, stuffing, or pickling.

Capsicum annuum, commonly known as Craig’s Grande Jalapeno, is a high-yielding, heirloom pepper variety that produces oversized, thick-walled jalapenos with a mildly spicy yet rich flavor. These glossy green peppers reach up to inches in length and are ideal for stuffing, grilling, salsa-making, or enjoying fresh. Their consistent size and thick flesh make them a favorite for home cooks and gardeners alike.

Craig’s Grande Jalapeno thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. This warm-weather crop requires consistent temperatures above 70°F for optimal growth and fruit production. Adding compost or organic fertilizer before planting helps enhance soil fertility and promotes strong, healthy plants.

For best results, start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors once nighttime temperatures remain above °F. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep and space plants 18 to 2 inches apart. Using stakes or cages can help support the heavy fruit load as plants mature.

Water consistently, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf diseases. Deep watering once or twice a week encourages strong root development, especially during flowering and fruiting stages.

Craig’s Grande Jalapeno thrives in USDA hardiness zones through 10. Globally, it performs well in warm, temperate to subtropical climates with a long growing season.

Extra-Large Jalapenos: Produces peppers up to inches long with thick, meaty walls.

Heirloom & Non-GMO: A traditional variety prized for its flavor and productivity.

High-Yielding & Vigorous: Provides a continuous harvest throughout the season.

Versatile in Cooking: Perfect for fresh use, stuffing, grilling, and pickling.

Easy to Grow: Suitable for home gardens and container planting.

Craig’s Grande Jalapeno is ideal for raised beds, container gardening, and traditional garden rows. It pairs well with tomatoes, basil, and carrots in companion planting, helping deter pests while maximizing garden space.

By choosing Craig’s Grande Jalapeno Seeds from Dhara Seeds, gardeners can enjoy growing a heirloom, non-GMO variety that produces consistently large, flavorful jalapenos. Dhara Seeds remains a big, trusted name in the seed world, offering a wide range of high-quality, non-GMO varieties to gardeners everywhere.

This variety typically matures in 70 to 80 days, depending on growing conditions.

Yes It grows well in large containers (at least gallons) with proper drainage and full sunlight.

Harvest when the peppers are firm, dark green, and about inches long. For a sweeter flavor, allow them to ripen to red before picking.