Giant Orange Jalapeno

Giant Orange Jalapeño is an oversize jalapeño selection that ripens from glossy green to vivid orange, delivering classic jalapeño crunch with a fruitier finish at full color. Pods are thick‑walled and two to three times larger than standard jalapeños, so they hold up beautifully to grilling, stuffing, and poppers. The green stage brings familiar jalapeño brightness, while fully orange pods develop a rounder aroma with hints of citrus and sweetness. Plants are compact but heavy bearing, making them a smart choice for containers or tight garden rows where yield matters. Frequent picking keeps new blooms coming, and a sunny, warm site maximizes both size and color. For a chef’s platter, mix green and orange pods to show the flavor progression from snappy to aromatic. The thick flesh takes smoke and char without collapsing, which makes these a go‑to for tailgate skewers and fajitas. If you want jalapeño flavor in a bigger, showier package, this selection checks every box.

Days: 65–75 to color (earlier green)
Species: Capsicum annuum
SHU: ≈4,000–6,000
Heat Level: Medium
Plant Size: 24–30 inches, compact, heavy bearing
Pod Size: 2–3+ inches; thick‑walled, oversize jalapeño
Color: Green to bright orange
Flavor: Classic jalapeño heat; fruitier when orange
Creator: Orange‑ripening jalapeño selection