I've grown Jalapenos, Serranos, and Habaneros. But love the Jalapenos and last year had 9 plants....8 in a raised bed and another in a pot. Size of plant and peppers were the same. I have great sun exposure and they grow fine, I plant starters about 6". Water once a day by hand, no sprinkler. Give them a couple shots of Miracle Gro early in the season.
Enjoyed them sliced in half, filled with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon barbecued slow...then a little sweet Habanero jelly on top.
Wash them down with a margarita, then repeat.
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