Mattapeno Pepper Seeds

Mattapeno is the variegated jalapeño that started a craze: compact, productive plants splashed with cream-white and green foliage that sometimes throw early white “albino” leaf flashes before settling into color. The pods echo the show—green fruit often streaked or splashed in cream, occasionally with a faint purple cast in strong sun—then they mature to a rich red for peak sweetness. Despite the ornamental look, Mattapeno is a true kitchen workhorse: medium jalapeño heat, crisp walls that char and blister beautifully, and a clean, peppery snap perfect for poppers, salsas, and quick pickles. Steady moisture and light feeding keep clusters rolling, especially in containers or front-of-bed placements. Many growers notice that striping intensity can vary plant-to-plant (and even pod-to-pod), which makes selection fun if you save seed. Harvest some at green for classic jalapeño bite, and let others redden for a rounder flavor and striking, candy-striped harvest baskets. Dried slices keep flashes of variegation and make eye-catching flakes that bring both color and heat to blends. If you want a plant that turns heads and earns its keep at the cutting board, Mattapeno delivers.

Days: 70–90
Species: Capsicum annuum
SHU: ~2,500–8,000 (jalapeño range)
Heat Level: Medium
Plant Size: ~18–30 inches, compact/upright; container friendly
Pod Size: ~3–4 inches, classic jalapeño shape (occasional short cones)
Color: Green with cream/white striping → red; foliage variegated (early white leaf flashes possible)
Flavor: Clean, peppery jalapeño snap with mild sweetness when fully red
Creator: Matt’s Peppers (variegated jalapeño selection)
Seeds Source: Matt’s Peppers