MediumDelicias, Chihuahua, Mexico
Delicias Jalapeño
Traditional variety from Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico. Medium-sized fruits with authentic Mexican jalapeño flavor. Regional favorite for fresh salsa and traditional cooking. Slightly thicker walls than standard jalapeños.
Scoville Heat Units
3,500to7,500SHU
Flavor Notes
traditionalauthentic Mexicanrobustbright heat
Best Uses
fresh salsatraditional Mexican cookingpicklingroastingchile verde
Cuisine Types
MexicanChihuahuantraditional
Quick Facts
- Color
- Medium green to red
- Availability
- rare
- Season
- Summer-Fall
- Days to Maturity
- 72 days
- Plant Size
- Medium (22-28 inches)
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