Jalepenos



The jalepeno is a fruit.

The average chili size is about 2-3 1/2 incehs long.

 Seeds hold the heat, while the skin tastes familiar to a green bell pepper.

 Most jalepenos are cultivated in mexico and texas.

Growth period : 70-80 days

Plants grow to  2 1/2 - 3 feet tall and average 25 - 35 jalepenos per plant.

The plant can be picked several times before its growing season ends. When the growing season ends the peppers start to turn red.

Jalepenos thrive in all types of soil and temperatures as long as they are given enough water.

Once picekd they can turn red, they can be eaten green or red. Handling jalepenos can cause skin irritation, never touch your eyes while handling these peppers.

The health benefits of the jalepono : jalepeno is in the capsaicin family which is know to help with migraines, sinus infections, congestion, and helps fight prostrate cancer,lowers blood pressure and fight inlammation, helps irritable bowel disease and helps kill H pylori, helps prevent stomach ulsers, can help burn fat and lose weight,is good for the heart,  and has vitamin C.

 Dried jalepenos produce cayenne pepper. If you have cold feet sprinkle cayenne pepper in your shoes and it will help keep your feet warm.